The following list includes bird festivals and other events that will be held on or near U.S. National Wildlife Refuges in February. Winter Wings Bird Festival February 12-15, 2015 Klamath Falls, OR The four-day festival offers visitors the chance to … Continued
Despite cold temperatures, snow, and ice, many U.S. national wildlife refuges offer a variety of wildlife watching opportunities during the winter season. Many national wildlife refuges contain scenic nature trails that can be explored on foot, snowshoe, ski, or sled. … Continued
In mid-December, annual bird counts will begin in U.S. national parks. One of the longest running citizen science events in the world, the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) began in 1900. It provides reliable data that help demonstrate … Continued
The U.S. National Park System will receive the most significant expansion in nearly three decades. Newly approved legislation includes the establishment of seven new national park sites, the expansion of nine national park sites, and the extension of 15 National … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced federal protection for the rufa subspecies of the red knot, a robin-sized shorebird, designating it as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. A “threatened” designation means a species is at risk of … Continued