Flock of pintails

January 5, 2023 is National Bird Day. It's a day to remind you of the beauty of birds and of how birds are an important part of our daily lives. There are over 10,000 bird species around the world. A national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

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such as Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge might have a species list of 300 or more that live or pass through the refuge.

On this day, events across the country are being held to emphasize bird-watching, studying birds, & educating people about birds.

Pictured below (top), a flock of pintail ducks flying over Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. And pictured below (bottom) a gaggle of snow geese. Right now Pea Island Refuge has a wonderful variety of ducks, geese, swans, shorebirds and waders. Don't limit your birdwatching visit to just National Bird Day, you can birdwatch on the refuge 365 days of the year.

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Birds
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Wildlife refuges
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