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. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to visit to a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week (October 12-18, 2014). Since 1995, refuges across the country have celebrated National Wildlife Refuge Week in early October … Continued
July is a busy month at most U.S. national wildlife refuges. Activities include wildlife watching, birding, kayaking, educational camps, photography, seminars, and more. Farallon National Wildlife Refuge Boat Tours July 11 -12 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the … Continued
World Fish Migration Day will be celebrated on May 24, 2014. In order to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, World Fish Migration Day features a variety of local events held around the world. For … Continued
The following winter season bird festivals will occur during the 2014 winter season in or near U.S. national wildlife refuges: January 11, 8 a.m. Festival of the Cranes Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, AL See thousands of wintering sandhill cranes as … Continued