John Warzybok records data whille Caroline Poli secures a Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) for assessment, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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Brewer's Sparrow Being Held for Assessment
John Warzybok records data whille Caroline Poli secures a Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) for assessment, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Brewer's Sparrow Being Weighed
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) being weighed on digital scale, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) being weighed on digital scale, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Brewer's Sparrows Being Assessed
Caroline Poli and John Warzybok assess Brewer's sparrows (Spizella breweri) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Caroline Poli and John Warzybok assess Brewer's sparrows (Spizella breweri) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Measurement of Brewer's Sparrow
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) being measured, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) being measured, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
Queen angelfish swimming in an aquarium.
Queen angelfish swimming in an aquarium.
Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
Queen angelfish swimming in an aquarium.
Queen angelfish swimming in an aquarium.
US Army helicopter flies over the heads of researchers on Mauna Kea
A US Army helicopter from Pohakuloa Training Area flies overhead of palila researchers on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i.
A US Army helicopter from Pohakuloa Training Area flies overhead of palila researchers on Mauna Kea volcano, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i.
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - downstream view of the gage
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - downstream view of the gage
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - downstream view of the gage
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - upper gates
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - uppre gates
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - uppre gates
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - upstream view of the gage
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - upstream view of the gage
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport KY - upstream view of the gage
Glacier Peak, northern WA
Glacier Peak is the tallest peak amongst a sea of many mountains in northern Washington.
Glacier Peak is the tallest peak amongst a sea of many mountains in northern Washington.
Upper west face of Glacier Peak, WA.
Upper west face of Glacier Peak, Washington.
Upper west face of Glacier Peak, Washington.
Southern California Wildfires, USA - 2006
These images show the nearly 11,000 acres affected by the Sierra fire in Orange County, California, in February 2006.
These images show the nearly 11,000 acres affected by the Sierra fire in Orange County, California, in February 2006.
Bagged Brewer's Sparrows
Sampling bags holding Brewer's sparrows (Spizella breweri), White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Sampling bags holding Brewer's sparrows (Spizella breweri), White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Brewer's Sparrow Being Assessed
John Warzybok assesses a Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
John Warzybok assesses a Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Winter, Postfire Landscape in the Mojave Desert
Picture taken February, 2006, Beaver Dam mountains, UT. Postfire landscape taken after a summer 2005 fire in what was previously blackbrush scrub.
Picture taken February, 2006, Beaver Dam mountains, UT. Postfire landscape taken after a summer 2005 fire in what was previously blackbrush scrub.
Dead Fish Near Pool as River Dries Up
The Río Nigua at Camp Santiago flowed for 4 months and this 40 cm long fish moved into the flowing section. The river no longer flows and only pools remain. This location is about 17º59'50"N, 66º17'15"W and the elevation is 15 m.
The Río Nigua at Camp Santiago flowed for 4 months and this 40 cm long fish moved into the flowing section. The river no longer flows and only pools remain. This location is about 17º59'50"N, 66º17'15"W and the elevation is 15 m.
Dead Fish Near Pool as River Dries Up
The Río Nigua at Camp Santiago flowed for 4 months and this 40 cm long fish moved into the flowing section. The river no longer flows and only pools remain. This location is about 17º59'50"N, 66º17'15"W and the elevation is 15 m.
The Río Nigua at Camp Santiago flowed for 4 months and this 40 cm long fish moved into the flowing section. The river no longer flows and only pools remain. This location is about 17º59'50"N, 66º17'15"W and the elevation is 15 m.
Studying Surf-Zone Hydrodynamics
USGS scientists Andrew Schwartz and Dan Hanes maneuver a current profiler for a study of surf-zone hydrodynamics at Ocean Beach, on the west side of San Francisco, California. Beach erosion has been a continuing problem in this area.
USGS scientists Andrew Schwartz and Dan Hanes maneuver a current profiler for a study of surf-zone hydrodynamics at Ocean Beach, on the west side of San Francisco, California. Beach erosion has been a continuing problem in this area.
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Black-tailed prairie dogs in an field bordered by a road (on right out of view) in Englewood, Colorado, on the southern border of Denver. 10:39 am.
Black-tailed prairie dogs in an field bordered by a road (on right out of view) in Englewood, Colorado, on the southern border of Denver. 10:39 am.
Rangers attempting to clean trash out of Morning Glory Pool in 1975.
Rangers attempting to clean trash out of Morning Glory Pool in September 1975. National Park Service photograph Dan Ing.
Rangers attempting to clean trash out of Morning Glory Pool in September 1975. National Park Service photograph Dan Ing.