USGS WERC Scientist with Duckling & Transmitter
Detailed Description
USGS biological science technician Andrew Greenawalt holding a duckling with a lightweight radio transmitter. The USGS Western Ecological Research Center is monitoring waterfowl populations throughout Suisun Marsh, CA, and the greater Pacific Flyway. Radio transmitters fall off within several weeks and are recovered by scientists for data collection.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.