A young girl attentively admires her recently dug hole where she will ...
Photo by Ashley Spratt/USFWS
A young girl uses binoculars for the first time to watch the seagulls ...
Photo by Ashley Spratt/USFWS
A young western toad blending in with some Cuyamaca Lake downingia (27...
Partners for Fish and Wildlife project in San Diego County Photo credit: USFWS/J.Snapp-Cook
Above Knight's Landing (5204364385)
Yolo County USFWS photo/Steve Martarano
AC-4 New Tag (24054349765)
AC-4, held securely by Elyssa Davidge, a research associate with Great Basin Institute, received his new tag, Orange-20, in preparation for his release on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.
AC-4 Tail ID (23426065824)
Supervisory condor biologist Joseph Brandt, biologist Eddie Owens and recovery program volunteer Bill Langford spread the tail feathers on AC-4 to for an ID photo. Condor tail feathers are distinctive and can ... More
AC-4 work up (24065412376)
Preparing AC-4 for Release, Dec. 28, 2015. Credit: Jon Myatt / USFWS
Acclimation cages in the sunset (34924969084)
Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Adapted for swimming (15265875321)
In contrast, the hind paws of sea otters are adapted into swimming flippers, such as on this sedated wild sea otter. Photo courtesy of Ben Young Landis/USGS.
Administrative Office at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR (5408229910...
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is a photo of the newly completed administrative office remodel using ARRA funds. (Justine Belson/USFWS)
Adult American white pelican at Sonny Bono NWR (9685280845)
Photo by Mark Stewart/USFWS Public domain photograph of a swan in a pond, reflection in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Adult American white pelican in flight (9688520100)
White pelican at Sonny Bono NWR. Photo by Mark Stewart/USFWS
Adult American white pelican in flight (9688520370)
American white pelican in flight at Sonny Bono NWR. Photo by Mark Stewart/USFWS
Adult Bald Eagles and Nest (5657716105)
Adult Bald Eagles and Nest
Adult Lahontan cutthroat trout (34574669586)
Adult Lahontan cutthroat trout getting sorted for spawning process. Taken at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery. Photo by Rebecca Fabbri/ Partnership at USFWS
Adult mountain yellow-legged frogs before release (31129728156)
San Bernardino National Forest: Captive bred endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs wait during the acclimation period before being reintroduced into the wild. Photo by Joshua Allen Ray/USFWS.
Adult non-breeding Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) (6554873171)
Common on open coastal waters, especially on inlets of bays such as the south San Diego Bay (Lisa Cox/USFWS).
Aerial view of Calaveras River Fish Passage Project (10615873566)
located on Mormon Slough, a channel of the Calaveras River east of Stockton, CA USFWS Photo by Steve Martarano
Aerial view of San Diego button-celery plant (34796266830)
San Diego button-celery is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. It occurs mostly along coastal areas in southern California and spans from the border of Mexico to Huntington Beach in Orange Co... More
After allowing eggs to hatch the tubes are removed from the San Joaqui...
Tubes are placed in plastic buckets and carried to shore to be opened and teams count the number of hatched eggs. (Cindy Sandoval/USFWS)
After Dark 2012 (7604677692)
Let's Explore After Dark event Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
After release, Tucker swims in the open ocean (37001999386)
Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Agencies working together at SR-76 Restoration Site (34064418064)
Partners from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Caltrans were involved in making sure this restoration provided suitable habitat for native wildlife. Photo by Joan... More
Aging a male Tricolored Blackbird (7297781480)
Karin Laing, USFWS, uses the red color to age the male Tricolored Blackbird. If the male is less than a year old the red will appear more orange and the bird will lack the glossy look of an adult male. (Cindy S... More
Air Force biologist discusses restored coastal dune areas (16701204334...
Samantha Kaisersatt, National Environmental Policy Act Planner and Air Force biologist, is one of 12 Vandenberg Air Force Base staff recognized for excellence and exceptional leadership in natural resource cons... More
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (23887...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (23887...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 21, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (24879...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 21, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (24879...
Sunset from the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 21, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (24879...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 21, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (26976...
Sunset from the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (37866...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 21, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (38721...
November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian and snow geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (38752...
From the Beckwith Road viewing platform. November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian Cackling geese in cannon net (28014867974)
CDFW and Refuge staff assist with the capture and neck collaring of Aleutian cackling geese (Branta huchinsii leucopareia) in November 2015 at the San Joaquin River NWR. Photo submitted by Eric Hopson, an assis... More
Aleutian cackling goose capture (28014872064)
An Aleutian cackling goose (Branta huchinsii leucopareia) awaiting to be neck collared. Photo submitted by Eric Hopson, an assistant wildlife refuge manager with San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex and S... More
Aleutian geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (26976723159)
November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Aleutian geese at San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge (38036288964)
November 20, 2017. USFWS Photo/Steve Martarano
Alexandra Dibble Pitts, -ScienceWoman (16730448559)
Women in Wildlife March is Women’s History month, and we want to highlight some of the amazing women here at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on our social media sites. Name: Alexandra Dibble Pitts Title: Deputy ... More
Algodones Dunes (31314484720)
Algodones Wilderness Area, managed by BLM, is home to Peirsen's milkvetch. Peirsen's milkvetch is a federally-listed threatened species which only occurs in a small portion of southeastern California, primarily... More
Algodones Dunes Recreation Area is a hotspot for OHV use (30953517032)
Pictured here is the portion of the dunes designated for recreational use. The area is heavily trafficked by OHV enthusiasts year-round. Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Algodones Dunes Wilderness and Recreation Area (30288877293)
On the far-side of the road is the Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area, while the recreation area is in the fore-front of this image. Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area (30288877613)
The Dunes provide habitat for endangered plant, Pierson's milk vetch. Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area (30953747572)
Algodones Dunes Wilderness Area provides habitat for the endangered plant, Pierson's milk vetch Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Alkali-heath (Frankenia salina) in bloom (6555196857)
(Lisa Cox/USFWS)
All fur no blubber (5187893032)
Sea otters have the densest fur in the animal kingdom, ranging from 250,000 to a million hairs per square inch, which insulates them and maintains warmth. Unlike other marine mammals, the sea otter does not hav... More
All smiles (14444534228)
After Firstbloom campers developed basic rock climbing techniques with the help of the Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service, the children fell in love with the sport and spent a whole day climbing a... More
All Smiles (24459903170)
A Girl Scout troop member is all smiles as she looks back at her parents across the lagoon. Photo by Mary Root/USFWS.
All Smiles (25843135204)
Eight year old Matthew is a student at Bernice Curren School in Oxnard, and was one of more than 130 students who helped plant native plants as part of the school's new Schoolyard Habitat. The habitat will attr... More
All smiles (26175182040)
This young third grader was among more than 130 kids from Bernice Curren School who helped plant native plants as part of the Schoolyard Habitat Program. Photo by Ashley Spratt/USFWS.
All smiles as conservation partners watch release of California condor...
A 35-year-old male California condor that has served a pivotal role in returning condors to the skies above California for the past 30 years was returned to the wild on December 29, 2015 by biologists at Bitter... More
Alligator lizard in the Santa Monica Mountains (14720747002)
The southern alligator lizard's tail can reach lengths of up to twice the length of its entire body. Photo by Colleen Draguesku/USFWS.
Almost Ready to Fly (23342432600)
Photo Credit: Jessie Bushell/San Francisco Zoo A wildland firefighting crew assists with transporting the precious cargo.
Alpine Wet Meadow Data (8795049766)
Partners for Fish and Wildlife biologists collect data in a alpine wet meadow in the Deer Creek watershed in Siskiyou County, Calif.
Alpine Wet Meadow in the Klamath Mountains (8794738958)
High alpine wet meadows are uncommon. This meadow is located in Siskiyou County, California, near the Oregon border. The US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife biologists joined with a priv... More
Altamont Pass Wind Turbines (23614719065)
Wind turbines at the Los Vaqueros Reservoir, north of Livermore, California in the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area. USFWS photo/Scott Flaherty
Alyson and kids look for inverts (7604663562)
"Let's Explore Bugs" event at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada.
Alyson showing damselfly to kids (7604658324)
"Let's Explore Bugs" event at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada.
Amber Aguilera (16680327266)
Amber Aguilera, Fish and Wildlife Biologist Credit: USFWS Amber Aguilera, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, Sacramento, Calif. Female Conservation Hero? Rachel Carson. Where did ... More
American Avocet chick at San Diego Bay NWR (5187893162)
Credit: Matt Sadowski
American Avocet Chicks (7172933562)
American Avocet chicks are starting to hatch around the refuges of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex. These were found at Unit SF2 in East Palo Alto. (May 10, 2012) (Photo by Bryan White/USFWS)
American avocets in non-breeding plumage check out newly-dredged chann...
Avocets, among hundreds of other shorebirds each day, came in search of newly-exposed mudflats as the receding tide exposed mollusks that hadn't been accessible in over 50 years. Taken on 10.21.11 (Lisa Cox/USFWS)
American white pelican (9685281861)
Photo by Mark Stewart/USFWS Public domain photograph of a swan in a pond, reflection in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
American white pelicans and other birds nesting (8715104761)
The island also provides nesting habitat for Double crested cormorants, California gulls and Great blue herons. (Cindy Sandoval/USFWS)
American white pelicans at Anaho Island NWR (8715096185)
These fish-eating birds rely on the spring spawning runs of Pyramid Lake fish as well as the numerous shallow lakes and wetlands within 70 miles of the island for food. (Cindy Sandoval/USFWS)
American widgeon in flight (8361798983)
American widgeon exploring the newly restored Pond 10 at the intersection of 8th Street from the South San Diego Bay Restoration and Enhancement Project. (Winand Hess/USFWS)
American Wigeon (male) (6881754228)
American Wigeon (male)
AMNWR Road Flooded-1 12-27-10 (5300363463)
AMNWR Road Flooded-1 12-27-10 Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
AMNWR Road Flooded-2 12-27-10 (5300959592)
AMNWR Road Flooded-2 12-27-10
AMNWR Road Flooded-3A 12-27-10 (5300410181)
AMNWR Road Flooded-3A 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-10 12-27-10 (5300986750)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-10 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-11 12-27-10 (5300396089)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-11 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-12 12-27-10 (5300398519)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-12 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-13 12-27-10 (5300993720)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-13 12-27-10 Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad works, construction workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
AMNWR Roads Flooded-14 12-27-10 (5300403269)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-14 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-4 12-27-10 (5300369119)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-4 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-5 12-27-10 (5300969386)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-5 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-6 12-27-10 (5300379007)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-6 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-7 12-27-10 (5300976132)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-7 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-8 12-27-10 (5300980060)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-8 12-27-10
AMNWR Roads Flooded-9 12-27-10 (5300982376)
AMNWR Roads Flooded-9 12-27-10 Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An Adult Bald Eagle (5657711575)
An Adult Bald Eagle
An adult California tiger salamander (5349327007)
USFWS photo Public domain image related to the State of California, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An endangered green sea turtle in Bahia Magdalena, Baja California. (3...
Photo by Jon Avery/USFWS. Public domain image related to the State of California, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An indicator of healthy marine environments (15256803751)
Did you know sea otters are indicators of the health of the overall marine environment? They live and feed along shorelines, making them a good indicator species for detecting pollutants and pathogens washed do... More
An unarmored threespine stickleback at the California Department of Fi...
FILLMORE, Calif. (April 7, 2017) - An unarmored threespine stickleback at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Fillmore Fish Hatchery. A team of biologists and scientists from the U.S. Fish a... More
Anacapa Middle School Students Birding Ventura Harbor (23138149132)
Students from Anacapa Middle School joined FWS biologists Michael Glenn and Mark Ogonowski at the Ventura Harbor Wetlands Ecological Reserve for a day of birding. Treated waste water from the City of Ventura's ... More
Anaho Island NWR (8715094971)
In order to protect nesting birds Anaho Island NWR is closed to the public. (Cindy Sandoval/USFWS)
Anaho Island NWR adult American white pelican (9688522626)
Photo by Bill Page/USFWS Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Anaho Island NWR adult American white pelican on nest (9688522378)
Photo by Donna Withers/USFWS
Anaho Island NWR and Pyramid Lake (8715095969)
View of Anaho Island and Pyramid Lake, Nev. (Cindy Sandoval/USFWS)
Anaho Island NWR juvenile American white pelican with hatchling (96885...
Photo by Bill Page/USFWS
Anaho Island NWR juvenile American white pelicans (9685282673)
Photo by Donna Withers/USFWS
Andrea Adams, Cat Darst and Connie Rutherford of the Ventura Fish and ...
Biologists from the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office visited some of the few known sites for threatened and endangered plant species in southern California in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Subspecies of th... More
Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, examines a California bro...
OXNARD, Calif. (June 3, 2017) - Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, examines a California brown pelican found on Silver Strand beach during her monthly survey. BeachCOMBERS trains volunteers to record ... More
Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, surveys Silver Strand bea...
OXNARD, Calif. (June 3, 2017) - Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, surveys Silver Strand beach. BeachCOMBERS trains volunteers to record data about deceased marine mammals or birds along a shoreline, ... More
Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, uses a bill plate to iden...
OXNARD, Calif. (June 3, 2017) - Andrea Dransfield, a BeachCOMBERS volunteer, uses a bill plate to identify a bird found on Silver Strand beach during her monthly survey. BeachCOMBERS trains volunteers to record... More
Angela Picco (32894285233)
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin recognizes the inspiring journeys and contributions of Service #WomenInScience. Angela Picco, Wildlife Biolog... More
Ann Croissant founded the Glendora Community Conservancy, which preser...
Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Anne Morkill & Anna Duckworth, KCBS radio, TMRP-11-14-13 (10979073734)
Photo credit: Doug Cordell/USFWS Anne Morkill, SF Bay NWR Refuge Complex Manager tells how restoration work at the area refuges fits into the plan. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was joined by the Califor... More