Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
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Catching Ticks for Research
Ticks spread the widest variety of diseases that are harmful to humans, including Lyme disease. Here, a University of Tennessee scientist examines a drag cloth used to catch ticks in the field for research purposes.
Ticks spread the widest variety of diseases that are harmful to humans, including Lyme disease. Here, a University of Tennessee scientist examines a drag cloth used to catch ticks in the field for research purposes.
Active lava delta on SE coast of Kīlauea, Hawai‘i
Lava delta at East Lae‘apuki on the southeast coast of Kīlauea Volcano is about 17 hectares (43 acres). The delta extends about 400 m seaward from the sea cliff and is about 850 m long parallel to the shoreline. The steep sea cliff embayment resulted from collapses of earlier deltas; the collapses undermined and took away parts of the cliff.
Lava delta at East Lae‘apuki on the southeast coast of Kīlauea Volcano is about 17 hectares (43 acres). The delta extends about 400 m seaward from the sea cliff and is about 850 m long parallel to the shoreline. The steep sea cliff embayment resulted from collapses of earlier deltas; the collapses undermined and took away parts of the cliff.
Changes in streamflow along upper Peace River, Fl
Dry riverbed downstream from Dover Sink Distributary-- May 19, 2006.
Dry riverbed downstream from Dover Sink Distributary-- May 19, 2006.
Horseshoe Crabs at Delaware Bay
Horseshoe crabs congregate annually at Delaware Bay.
Horseshoe crabs congregate annually at Delaware Bay.
Large cracks in active lava delta, Kīlauea
Substantial cracks cutting across a lava delta are clear indication that the delta is subsiding as it grows across the unstable pile of interfingering lava flows and fragments built on the steep submarine slope. The larger cracks on this delta are 1-2 m (3-6 ft) wide.
Substantial cracks cutting across a lava delta are clear indication that the delta is subsiding as it grows across the unstable pile of interfingering lava flows and fragments built on the steep submarine slope. The larger cracks on this delta are 1-2 m (3-6 ft) wide.
View of Dos Bocas reservoir, Utuado, Puerto Rico
View of Dos Bocas reservoir, Utuado, Puerto Rico
View of Dos Bocas reservoir, Utuado, Puerto Rico
Western Snowy Plover
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Western Snowy Plover
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Western Snowy Plover
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Otter Creek
The right bank of Otter Creek is several feet higher than the water level itself. Towards the left of the picture a tree appears to be slowly falling into the river.
The right bank of Otter Creek is several feet higher than the water level itself. Towards the left of the picture a tree appears to be slowly falling into the river.
Streamflow changes along upper Peace River, Fl
Peace River upstream from Dover Sink Distributary--flowing about 1 cubic beet per second on May 19, 2006
Peace River upstream from Dover Sink Distributary--flowing about 1 cubic beet per second on May 19, 2006
Fish biologist with Shortnose sucker
Fish biologist with Shortnose sucker
Fish biologist with Shortnose sucker
Seining near the shore
Members of the Nisqually tribe and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service beach seining in the nearshore habitat.
Members of the Nisqually tribe and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service beach seining in the nearshore habitat.
Ohio River at Olmsted IL - access ladder to gage
Ohio River at Olmsted IL - access ladder to gage
Ohio River at Olmsted IL - access ladder to gage
Black-necked Stilt Male and Female
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Killdeer on Nest
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Black Bellied Plover
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Cattle Egret
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Birds found in and around the Salton Sea, California.
Fallow field with exurban development in the background in CA
Fallow field with exurban development in the background in California. This photo was taken for the Trends Landcover project during field work.
Fallow field with exurban development in the background in California. This photo was taken for the Trends Landcover project during field work.