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.
Healing beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a window
Healing beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a windowA banded Peregrine Falcon (band # 1266-00837, color marker 87/BU Silver on Black/Green) suffered a cracked beak after it collided with a window at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The bird is being treated by Congress of the Birds, a rehabilitation facility.
Healing beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a window
Healing beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a windowA banded Peregrine Falcon (band # 1266-00837, color marker 87/BU Silver on Black/Green) suffered a cracked beak after it collided with a window at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The bird is being treated by Congress of the Birds, a rehabilitation facility.
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.
Cracked beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a window
Cracked beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a windowA banded Peregrine Falcon (band # 1266-00837, color marker 87/BU Silver on Black/Green) suffered a cracked beak after it collided with a window at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The bird is being examined by Congress of the Birds, a rehabilitation facility.
Cracked beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a window
Cracked beak of a Peregrine Falcon after it collided with a windowA banded Peregrine Falcon (band # 1266-00837, color marker 87/BU Silver on Black/Green) suffered a cracked beak after it collided with a window at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The bird is being examined by Congress of the Birds, a rehabilitation facility.
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.
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).