An American avocet wading in a pond near Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. The avocet was observed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
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American avocet, Harney Basin
An American avocet wading in a pond near Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. The avocet was observed while conducting research on environmental contaminants in the Great Basin.
Yellow-headed blackbird perched by Malheur Lake
A yellow-headed blackbird perched on the shore of Malheur Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Malheur Lake is an important habitat for many species of birds.
A yellow-headed blackbird perched on the shore of Malheur Lake, a saline lake in Oregon. Malheur Lake is an important habitat for many species of birds.
Aspen grove in northern Nevada
Aspen grove in northern Nevada
Aspen grove in northern Nevada
Aspen grove changing color, northern Nevada
Aspen grove changing color, northern Nevada
Aspen grove changing color, northern Nevada
Anerytherisitic sub-adult Oregon spotted frog
Anerytherisitic sub-adult Oregon Spotted frog from Dilman Meadows, SW of Bend, Oregon. An anerytherisitic organism has inherited a recessive mutation where they lack red, yellow, and orange pigments. These organisms are usually black, grey, and brown in color.
Anerytherisitic sub-adult Oregon Spotted frog from Dilman Meadows, SW of Bend, Oregon. An anerytherisitic organism has inherited a recessive mutation where they lack red, yellow, and orange pigments. These organisms are usually black, grey, and brown in color.
USGS divers in the Elwha River
USGS divers Steve Rubin and Reg Reisenbichler laying out a survey transect in the Elwha River in northern Washington.
USGS divers Steve Rubin and Reg Reisenbichler laying out a survey transect in the Elwha River in northern Washington.
Scientists collecting data in Idaho sagebrush
USGS scientists collect data for a landscape genetics study in the sagebrush of the Great Basin.
USGS scientists collect data for a landscape genetics study in the sagebrush of the Great Basin.
Phlox and Balsamroot flowers near Rattlesnake Mountain
Lower elevation sandy site with phlox and balsamroot flowers with Rattlesnake Mountain in the background
Lower elevation sandy site with phlox and balsamroot flowers with Rattlesnake Mountain in the background
Rough skinned newt in defensive posture, EPA ponds, Corvallis, OR
Rough-skinned newt in defensive posture, EPA ponds, Corvallis, OR. Rough-skinned newts produce a powerful neurotoxin as a defense against predators.
Rough-skinned newt in defensive posture, EPA ponds, Corvallis, OR. Rough-skinned newts produce a powerful neurotoxin as a defense against predators.
Coastal tailed frog male dorsal side, Brush Crk, OR
Coastal tailed frog male dorsal side, Brush Crk, OR
Coastal tailed frog male dorsal side, Brush Crk, OR
Adult Oregon spotted frog
Adult Oregon spotted frog at Dilman Meadows, near Wickiup Reservoir, OR
Adult Oregon spotted frog at Dilman Meadows, near Wickiup Reservoir, OR
Forest Roads in the Lower North Fork Siletz River Valley
Forest roads running through Bureau of Land Management land in the lower North Fork Siletz River valley in the Mary's Peak District of the northwest Oregon.
Forest roads running through Bureau of Land Management land in the lower North Fork Siletz River valley in the Mary's Peak District of the northwest Oregon.
Brewer's Sparrow Nest
Vacant Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) nest.
Vacant Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) nest.
Brewer's Sparrow Nest
Vacant Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) nest.
Vacant Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) nest.
Adult Cascades Frog and Egg Masses in Tipsoo Lake, WA
Cluster of egg masses and an adult Cascades frog at Tipsoo Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA. Researchers survey for egg masses in the spring to assess frog distribution, reproductive success, and timing of breeding.
Cluster of egg masses and an adult Cascades frog at Tipsoo Lake, Mt. Rainier National Park, WA. Researchers survey for egg masses in the spring to assess frog distribution, reproductive success, and timing of breeding.
Upper Fish Creek in the Umpqua National Forest
The headwaters of Upper Fish Creek watershed in the Umpqua National Forest. Large dead wood creates instream structure that is valuable habitat for aquatic animals.
The headwaters of Upper Fish Creek watershed in the Umpqua National Forest. Large dead wood creates instream structure that is valuable habitat for aquatic animals.
Subalpine meadow - Olympic Peninsula
Subalpine meadow near Deer Park campground on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.
Subalpine meadow near Deer Park campground on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.
Song Sparrow Captured in a Mist Net
A song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) captured in a mist-net. Mist-nets are used to safely and gently capture birds so they can be identified and recorded for habitat monitoring. Researchers can also apply leg bands to birds to allow them to keep track of them over multiple seasons and years.
A song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) captured in a mist-net. Mist-nets are used to safely and gently capture birds so they can be identified and recorded for habitat monitoring. Researchers can also apply leg bands to birds to allow them to keep track of them over multiple seasons and years.
Applying a Leg Band to a Common Yellowthroat
A wildlife biologist applies a leg band to a common yellowthroat. Leg bands are used to monitor the survival and abundance of birds over multiple seasons and years.
A wildlife biologist applies a leg band to a common yellowthroat. Leg bands are used to monitor the survival and abundance of birds over multiple seasons and years.