Midwinter Aerial Waterfowl Survey 2024

Waterfowl survey of refuge lands, conducted via airplane by staff biologists on January 7, 2024.

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Matt Whitbeck
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Education
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View of tidal marsh and pine trees at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1933 as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic Flyway.
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Public Domain
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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