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RESTON, Va. — Two recent amphibian-focused studies shed light on the ecological importance of red-backed salamanders, while confirming that proactive...

In July 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) at Patuxent Research Refuge wrapped up a project to replace...

USGS is working with Maryland Department of Natural Resources to sample blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) to measure levels of per- and...

Imagine you could use just a few drops of water to know what sorts of animals and plants were present in an area. What an incredible tool this would...

This article focuses on an American Woodcock migratory ecology study in the eastern United States. “Notes from the Field” are contributed articles...

Spring migration has officially begun and now is the time to make sure your windows are safer for birds! 

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the USGS EESC Bird Banding Lab is highlighting 10 prominent female banders in the North American Bird Banding...

Fish biologist Clay Raines at EESC's Leetown Laboratory is helping to foster diversity in science through student internships.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of Patuxent, the BBL Banding Station received some much needed upgrades.

USGS scientists will present findings from their ocean and coastal research at three scientific conferences this February.  USGS research in ocean...