Early, in the spring it is easy to see some furry insects flying and hovering just above ground.
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Bombyliidae fly (Bee Fly)
Early, in the spring it is easy to see some furry insects flying and hovering just above ground.
Bear scat.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
When looking for a place to set up a capture location, biologists look for existing bear sign such as scratches on trees and bear scat. Sometimes traps are set in areas that have no obvious bear sign to determine if indeed bears are present.
Glacial fed alpine stream in Glacier National Park.
Glacial fed alpine stream in Glacier National Park.Scientists sample for alpine insects in streams like this near Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park. Alpine streams environments in the northern Rocky Mountains are especially vulnerable to climate change due to rapid warming resulting in loss of glaciers and snowpack.
Glacial fed alpine stream in Glacier National Park.
Glacial fed alpine stream in Glacier National Park.Scientists sample for alpine insects in streams like this near Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park. Alpine streams environments in the northern Rocky Mountains are especially vulnerable to climate change due to rapid warming resulting in loss of glaciers and snowpack.
Invasives Williston
A stand of field sow thistle (yellow flowers; Sonchus arvensis), Canada thistle (purple flowers; Cirsium arvense), and Kentucky bluegrass (grass; Poa pratensis), all of which are non-native and growing near an oil well pad in Mountrail County, ND.
A stand of field sow thistle (yellow flowers; Sonchus arvensis), Canada thistle (purple flowers; Cirsium arvense), and Kentucky bluegrass (grass; Poa pratensis), all of which are non-native and growing near an oil well pad in Mountrail County, ND.
Invasives Williston
A large strand of non-native prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) grows near a well pad in Dunn County, ND.
A large strand of non-native prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) grows near a well pad in Dunn County, ND.
Tagged Common Loon
This common loon has been marked with a satellite transmitter and geolocator tag.
This common loon has been marked with a satellite transmitter and geolocator tag.
Pronghorn in Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Montana
Pronghorn in Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, MontanaPronghorn amidst the sagebrush-grassland interface in the Centennial Valley, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, southern Montana in 2013.
Pronghorn in Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Montana
Pronghorn in Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, MontanaPronghorn amidst the sagebrush-grassland interface in the Centennial Valley, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, southern Montana in 2013.
Western glacier stonefly on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National Park
Western glacier stonefly on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National ParkA glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National Park. The species is threatened by climate warming induced glacier and snow loss and has been petitioned for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act due to climate-change-induced habitat loss.
Western glacier stonefly on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National Park
Western glacier stonefly on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National ParkA glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) on a snowy backdrop in Glacier National Park. The species is threatened by climate warming induced glacier and snow loss and has been petitioned for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act due to climate-change-induced habitat loss.
USGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtle
USGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtleUSGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtle in Dry Tortugas National Park.
USGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtle
USGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtleUSGS biologists hand capture a male loggerhead sea turtle in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Western Glacier Stonefly
The rare western glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) is native to Glacier National Park and is seeking habitat at higher elevations due to warming stream temperature and glacier loss due to climate warming.
The rare western glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) is native to Glacier National Park and is seeking habitat at higher elevations due to warming stream temperature and glacier loss due to climate warming.
Western Glacier Stonefly
The rare western glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) is native to Glacier National Park and is seeking habitat at higher elevations due to warming stream temperature and glacier loss due to climate warming.
The rare western glacier stonefly (Zapada glacier) is native to Glacier National Park and is seeking habitat at higher elevations due to warming stream temperature and glacier loss due to climate warming.
Students Play with Ducklings
Student feeding little ducklings at the Patuxent Research Center.
Student feeding little ducklings at the Patuxent Research Center.
Baby Duckling
USGS employee Melanie Gade holding a baby duck at the Patuxent Research Center.
USGS employee Melanie Gade holding a baby duck at the Patuxent Research Center.
Whooping Cranes
Two whooping cranes at the Patuxent Research Center.
Two whooping cranes at the Patuxent Research Center.
Quagga Mussels Caught in Bottom Trawl
These invasive quagga mussels were caught using a trawl, or fishing net.
These invasive quagga mussels were caught using a trawl, or fishing net.
Bird Tracking
Different bands for birds, so the scientist can track bird locations.
Different bands for birds, so the scientist can track bird locations.
Baby Ducklings
Two baby ducklings swimming together at the Patuxent Research Center.
Two baby ducklings swimming together at the Patuxent Research Center.
Employee Holds a Duckling
Employee holds a baby duckiling at the Patuxent Research Center.
Employee holds a baby duckiling at the Patuxent Research Center.
Duckling
Students pet the newborn duckling at the Patuxent Research Center.
Students pet the newborn duckling at the Patuxent Research Center.
Baby Ducklings
Baby ducklings born a week ago at the Patuxent Research Center.
Baby ducklings born a week ago at the Patuxent Research Center.
Floating surface collector for fish on North Fork Lewis River, WA
Floating surface collector for fish on North Fork Lewis River, WAA floating surface collector in the Swift Reservoir on the North Fork Lewis River, WA. A floating surface collector attracts and collects juvenile fish before they pass through a dam so they can be held for transport past the dam via barge or truck.
Floating surface collector for fish on North Fork Lewis River, WA
Floating surface collector for fish on North Fork Lewis River, WAA floating surface collector in the Swift Reservoir on the North Fork Lewis River, WA. A floating surface collector attracts and collects juvenile fish before they pass through a dam so they can be held for transport past the dam via barge or truck.