A group of birders explore Patuxent Research Refuge.
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Birdwatching at Patuxent Research Refuge
A group of birders explore Patuxent Research Refuge.
Birdwatchers
Birds enrich America’s outdoor spaces and support a thriving recreation economy. In 2022, about 96 million Americans participated in birdwatching, generating \$279 billion in economic output. Pictured here are four birdwatchers exploring Patuxent Research Refuge.
Birds enrich America’s outdoor spaces and support a thriving recreation economy. In 2022, about 96 million Americans participated in birdwatching, generating \$279 billion in economic output. Pictured here are four birdwatchers exploring Patuxent Research Refuge.
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder in winter
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
A flock of Evening Grosbeaks at a feeder during the winter.
Female Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab
Female Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding LabFemale Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab banding station, fall 2024
Female Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab
Female Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding LabFemale Northern Cardinal banded at the USGS Bird Banding Lab banding station, fall 2024
Winter Wren in the hand
These tiny balls of energy are sometimes referred to as mice with the way they scurry around the forest floor. During the breeding season, males will sing one of the more complex songs out of North American bird species. Each song lasts 5-10 seconds and consists of unique bubbly notes which the individual will combine and modify over time.
These tiny balls of energy are sometimes referred to as mice with the way they scurry around the forest floor. During the breeding season, males will sing one of the more complex songs out of North American bird species. Each song lasts 5-10 seconds and consists of unique bubbly notes which the individual will combine and modify over time.
Videos
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better DecisionsThis video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and skilled workforce.
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better DecisionsThis video is an introduction of the USGS Northeast Region's science efforts to support society's evolving needs through its engaged and skilled workforce.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future OpportunitiesThe USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.
Bander Portal: Database Services
A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
A video tutorial series on the Database Services features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and Submit
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and SubmitPart 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and Submit
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 2 Upload, Review, and SubmitPart 2 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data upload, review, and submission features.
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data Template
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data TemplatePart 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.
- Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
- Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
- Navigating the Template (04:13)
- Entering Data (04:48)
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data Template
Bander Portal: Data Submission Part 1 — Data TemplatePart 1 of the video tutorial series on the Data Submission features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access). This video will focus on the data template.
- Introduction to Data Submission (00:55)
- Data File Template and Instructions (02:33)
- Navigating the Template (04:13)
- Entering Data (04:48)
Bander Portal: Band Inventory
A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).
A video tutorial of the Band Inventory features in the Bander Portal (permitted bander access).