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Blue Grouse, National Parks Birds Images

Blue Grouse, National Parks Birds Images

Male blue grouse inflate air sacs to make "hooting" sounds. Listen for them as you hike through the forest to Lower Dewey Lake or on the Chilkoot Trail.

Red-winged Blackbird - National Parks Gallery

Red-winged Blackbird - National Parks Gallery

A perched red-winged blackbird shows off his red and yellow wing patches. They are one of the first migratory birds to return to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in the spring. Males arrive fi... More

PETREL - National Parks Gallery

PETREL - National Parks Gallery

BIRD, POSSIBLY IMMATURE, IN HAND OF PERSON. DARK IN COLOR WITH PIN FEATHERS.

Leach's storm petrel, at sea (Pacific Ocean), circa 1961-1973.

Leach's storm petrel, at sea (Pacific Ocean), circa 1961-1973.

Local number: SIA2011-1440..Summary: RU 245 Box 230 Folder 23. A researcher holds a Leach's storm petrel specimen, Pacific Ocean Biological Survey Program, 1961-1973...Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archiv... More

A small bird is perched on a rail aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448). The ILLUSIVE is one of three minesweepers being towed to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

A small bird is perched on a rail aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ILL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Illusive (MSO 448) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Great gray owl in Canyon area - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
[Wildlife 2] 412-DSP-2-Wildlife_048.jpg

[Wildlife 2] 412-DSP-2-Wildlife_048.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Date Picture Taken: 2007-05-15T08:48:57.81-04:00 Byline: Vance, Eric, EPA chief photographer Byline Title: Photograph... More

Yellowstone National Park, Clark's nutcracker

Yellowstone National Park, Clark's nutcracker

Clark's nutcracker near Silver Gate, MT; Jim Peaco; December 2005

Ecology - free images 412_DSP_Gulf_Breeze_GED_235

Ecology - free images 412_DSP_Gulf_Breeze_GED_235

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Name: 412_DSP_Gulf Breeze GED_235.jpg Date Picture Taken: 5/15/2007 8:48:57 AM [Folder Topic: EPA Science Gulf Breeze Gu... More

National parks: Ptarmigan - public domain image

National parks: Ptarmigan - public domain image

A ptarmigan Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Honorary Mention: Hue Cheng Vue

Honorary Mention: Hue Cheng Vue

"Now is the time to help us." Protecting wildlife by protecting the Mississippi River.

Northern Shrike, National Parks Birds Images

Northern Shrike, National Parks Birds Images

Northern Shrike need large territories. They hunt by watching from high perches, then flying down swiftly after prey.

Bald Eagles Tending Their Young at American Camp,  - San Juan Island

Bald Eagles Tending Their Young at American Camp, - San Juan Island

Bald Eagles Tending Their Young at American Camp

Denali national park - Canada Geese

Denali national park - Canada Geese

Canada geese are rarely seen in Denali. These geese were seen over the low-lands between Denali and Fairbanks.

Wilson's Warbler, National Parks Birds Images

Wilson's Warbler, National Parks Birds Images

Bright yellow Wilson's Warbler Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey takes advantage of a break in rain and perches on a pole near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Severe storms associated with a frontal system are moving through Central Florida, producing strong winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning and even funnel clouds. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky KSC-2011-2644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey takes advantage of a break in rain an...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey takes advantage of a break in rain and perches on a pole near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Severe storms associated with a frontal system are moving... More

A Roadrunner swings through the visitor center with a quick snack

A Roadrunner swings through the visitor center with a quick snack

Roadrunner Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two Sandhill Cranes and a goose

Two Sandhill Cranes and a goose

Two Sandhill Cranes and a goose on Swan Lake Flat; Jay Elhard; April 29, 2012; Catalog #18900d; Original #Cranes-Goose2.tif

2013 Eagles Mating - National Parks Gallery

2013 Eagles Mating - National Parks Gallery

Shown in the image, two eagles in a mating pair are in the process of mating.

Yosemite National Park - Cedar Waxwing

Yosemite National Park - Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing, [Loose Prints, Birds], Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Yosemite National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

2013 Eagle with Caught Prey - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

2013 Eagle with Caught Prey - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Flying through the woods, this adult eagle has caught a small mammal in its sharp beak.

Ruffed grouse on Observation Peak Trail

Ruffed grouse on Observation Peak Trail

Ruffed grouse on Observation Peak Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Eared grebe

Yellowstone National Park, Eared grebe

Eared grebe near Mammoth; Neal Herbert; May 2014; Catalog #19446d; Original #7456

Indigo bunting, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 2014.

Indigo bunting, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 2014.

Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched in the wild bushes.

Female mountain bluebird, Yellowstone National Park

Female mountain bluebird, Yellowstone National Park

Female mountain bluebird with food for her young in her mouth; Diane Renkin; July 2015; Catalog #P1070345

National parks: Pueo - public domain image

National parks: Pueo - public domain image

A pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) sits atop a bush. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellow-headed blackbird   - Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-headed blackbird - Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-headed blackbird Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pinnacles national park - California Condor

Pinnacles national park - California Condor

A California condor takes off from a rock. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Yosemite National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Violet-green swallow - Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green swallow - Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green swallow Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pictured Rocks American Robin - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pictured Rocks American Robin - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

American Robin Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"What You See is What You Get" by Ned Gannon

"What You See is What You Get" by Ned Gannon

13 ½” x 17 ½" acrylic on watercolor paper painting, 2011.

2018 Green Heron Wading - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

2018 Green Heron Wading - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

x Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American kestrel chicks - National Parks Gallery

American kestrel chicks - National Parks Gallery

American kestrel chicks in a nest box Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Male mountain bluebird, Yellowstone National Park

Male mountain bluebird, Yellowstone National Park

Male mountain bluebird perches on top of horse railing.

American golden plover - National Parks Gallery

American golden plover - National Parks Gallery

American golden plover in the water Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Turkey Vulture, Mount Rushmore national memorial

Turkey Vulture, Mount Rushmore national memorial

A Turkey Vulture soars in a clear blue sky near Mount Rushmore.

Cliff swallows hunting for insects before sunrise

Cliff swallows hunting for insects before sunrise

Cliff swallows Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rufous hummingbird, National Parks Birds Images

Rufous hummingbird, National Parks Birds Images

Rufous hummingbird at the tip of a branch

Great Gray Owl perched on burned tree branch

Great Gray Owl perched on burned tree branch

Great Gray Owl perched on burned tree branch; Jim Peaco; April 15, 1993

Double-crested cormorants on nest

Double-crested cormorants on nest

Double-crested cormorants on nest Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Yellowstone National Park

Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Yellowstone National Park

Yellow-bellied sapsucker Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black -throated Green Warbler - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Black -throated Green Warbler - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

A Black-throated Green Warbler perching on a wilted pokeweed during fall migration.

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

The Yellow-crowned Night-heron’s dagger-like bill is perfect for shucking mussels, crab, and crayfish. When and where to see

Indian Ringneck parrot. (Psittacula krameri),

Indian Ringneck parrot. (Psittacula krameri),

The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a gregarious tropical Afro-Asian parakeet species that has an extremely large range...The rose-ringed parakeet is sexual... More

Paul Rosenius - fiskmås, Larus Canus, fåglar i naturen

Paul Rosenius - fiskmås, Larus Canus, fåglar i naturen

fiskmås, Larus Canus Public domain photograph, Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Big Bend National Park - Anna's Hummingbird

Big Bend National Park - Anna's Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbird Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellow Rumped Warbler - National Parks Gallery

Yellow Rumped Warbler - National Parks Gallery

A yellow rumped warbler Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: bushtit - public domain image

National parks: bushtit - public domain image

bushtit Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roseate tern eggs in nest on Bush Key

Roseate tern eggs in nest on Bush Key

Roseate tern eggs in nest on Bush Key

WOODCOCK NEST AND 4 EGGS - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Common raven wing prints in snow

Common raven wing prints in snow

Raven wing prints in snow; Mark Marschall; 1979

[Wildlife 2] 412-DSP-2-Wildlife_047.jpg

[Wildlife 2] 412-DSP-2-Wildlife_047.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Date Picture Taken: 2007-05-15T08:48:01.38-04:00 Byline: Vance, Eric, EPA chief photographer Byline Title: Photograph... More

Constitution Gardens, National Parks Birds Images

Constitution Gardens, National Parks Birds Images

Constitution Gardens, DC Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denali national park - Mew Gull

Denali national park - Mew Gull

A mew gull near Savage River in Denali Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Blue Heron

Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Blue Heron

The Great Blue Heron is common in the Timucuan Preserve. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Barrow's goldeneyes

Yellowstone National Park, Barrow's goldeneyes

Male and female Barrow's Goldeneye; Jim Peaco; March 2005; Catalog #18213; Original #IT8M2136

Greater Yellow Legs - National Parks Gallery

Greater Yellow Legs - National Parks Gallery

A greater yellow legs Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden Crowned Sparrow - National Parks Gallery

Golden Crowned Sparrow - National Parks Gallery

Golden Crowned sparrow Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gila woodpecker, National Parks Birds Images

Gila woodpecker, National Parks Birds Images

Gila Woodpeckers are responsible for most of the holes found in Saguaro Cactus.

Can you see the eggs? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Can you see the eggs? - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Shorebird nest Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kenai Fjords national park - Tufted Puffin

Kenai Fjords national park - Tufted Puffin

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bird in flight, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Perched on a section of pipe, this snowy egret keeps a wary eye on the photographer on a sunny day at Black Point Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.    NASA's Kennedy Space Center shares a boundary with the refuge, consisting of 140,000 acres. The Refuge provides a wide variety of habitats: coastal dunes, saltwater estuaries and marshes, freshwater impoundments, scrub, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks that provide habitat for more than 1,500 species of plants and animals, including about 331 species of birds. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-8382

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Perched on a section of pipe, this snowy egret ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Perched on a section of pipe, this snowy egret keeps a wary eye on the photographer on a sunny day at Black Point Wildlife Drive, part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. N... More

Nēnē ‘Ohana - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Nēnē ‘Ohana - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Proud parents of two goslings. Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

2014 Adult Eagle Takes Off in the Snow

2014 Adult Eagle Takes Off in the Snow

During a light snowfall, this adult eagle takes flight.

Great horned owlet (Bubo virginianus), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 2016.

Great horned owlet (Bubo virginianus), Casa Grande Ruins National Monu...

This extremely adaptable owl is native to the Americas. Though it prefers rabbits, hares and rodents, it will freely hunt anything it can overtake. It is also one of the earliest nesting birds in North America,... More

Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, 2016.

Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), Saint-Gaudens National ...

Black-capped chickadees are nonmigratory and well-known for having the ability to lower their body temperature during cold winter nights. These smart little creatures have amazing spatial memory which they use ... More

Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 2016.

Verdin (Auriparus flaviceps), Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 201...

This little songbird is very active and conspicuous, despite being very small. During the summer heat, a verdin rests in the shade of a shrub. You may even see it pant or spread its wings. It is the only specie... More

Brown-headed Cowbird - National Parks Gallery

Brown-headed Cowbird - National Parks Gallery

A Brown-headed Cowbird sits on a ponderosa pine branch with its beak pointed towards the sky.

Osprey - Pandion haliaetus, Yellowstone National Park

Osprey - Pandion haliaetus, Yellowstone National Park

Osprey Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mountain Bluebird, Mount Rushmore national memorial

Mountain Bluebird, Mount Rushmore national memorial

A Mountain Bluebird sits among the branches of a common juniper.

Osprey Perched, National Parks Birds Images

Osprey Perched, National Parks Birds Images

Osprey perched in a tree Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Juvenile Bald Eagle perched - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
2018 State & Territory Ornaments - National Christmas Tree Lighting

2018 State & Territory Ornaments - National Christmas Tree Lighting

Oranaments created by Knippa School, Knippa ISD in Texas. Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Common merganser

Yellowstone National Park, Common merganser

Common merganser Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Six eggs in a cormorant nest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Pelicans on Molly Island - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pelicans on Molly Island - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pelicans on Molly Island Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eclectus Parrot., Bernard Spragg Photo

Eclectus Parrot., Bernard Spragg Photo

The Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus) is a parrot native to the Solomon Islands, Sumba, New Guinea and nearby islands, northeastern Australia and the Maluku Islands (Moluccas). It is unusual in the parrot fami... More

Fort Ord Photos (6680088505)

Fort Ord Photos (6680088505)

Fort Ord played an important role in the history of the U.S. Army for 77 years and many Veterans at one time or another called this base home. In an effort to assist in the documentation of Fort Ord's history w... More

Parrot, by Lang Jingshan - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

Parrot, by Lang Jingshan - 中國歷史圖片,維基媒體

Parrot, by Lang Jingshan Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

European Starling in the Sacramento River NWR (9027319723)

European Starling in the Sacramento River NWR (9027319723)

(Cindy Sandoval/USFWS) Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sialia currucoides1 - A blue bird sitting on a wire fence

Sialia currucoides1 - A blue bird sitting on a wire fence

Sialia currucoides English: Mountain Bluebird Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus FWS 2297

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus FWS 2297

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

reproducties, vogels, roek fotocollectie Nederlandse heidemaatschappij

reproducties, vogels, roek fotocollectie Nederlandse heidemaatschappij

reproducties, vogels, roek Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rufous Hummingbird, National Parks Birds Images

Rufous Hummingbird, National Parks Birds Images

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bird in flight, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Northern Cardinal  Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis

Conspicuous crest, cone-shaped orange bill. Male is red with black face, female is buffy-brown or olive tinged with red on wings, crest, and tail. Inhabits woodland edges, streamside thickets, and suburban gard... More

Great Blue Heron - National Parks Gallery

Great Blue Heron - National Parks Gallery

Great blue herons are a common large wading bird found in spring and summer within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Environmental Images (Birds) - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Environmental Images (Birds) - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ph...

Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment Public domain photograph related to environment protection in the United States, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Environmental Images (Birds) - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Environmental Images (Birds) - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ph...

Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment Public domain photograph related to environment protection in the United States, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   This black bird photographed at the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is likely a fish crow, somewhat smaller than the American Crow.  Fish crows inhabit low coastal country, as well as lakes, rivers and swamps inland.  They are common around KSC.  The Center shares a boundary with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles. In addition, the Refuge supports 19 endangered or threatened wildlife species on Federal or State lists, more than any other single refuge in the U.S.  Photo credit: NASA/Ken Thornsley KSC-06pd0995

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This black bird photographed at the Pre...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This black bird photographed at the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is likely a fish crow, somewhat smaller than the American Crow. Fish crows inhabit low coastal count... More

Denali national park - Harlequin Duck

Denali national park - Harlequin Duck

A harlequin duck Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denali national park - Mew Gull

Denali national park - Mew Gull

A mew gull Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Cooper's hawk

Yellowstone National Park, Cooper's hawk

Cooper's hawk (adult male); Salle Engelhardt; May 2010; Catalog #19553d; Original #IMG_1095

National parks: Hummingbird - public domain image

National parks: Hummingbird - public domain image

A hummingbird in med-flight Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Baltimore Oriole

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore orioles often nest in cottonwood trees, such as those in the park's campgrounds.

Kenai Fjords national park - Horned Puffins

Kenai Fjords national park - Horned Puffins

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bird in flight, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mew Gull Take-Off - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mew Gull Take-Off - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A mew gull in flight Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Short-eared owl - National Parks Gallery

Short-eared owl - National Parks Gallery

Short-eared owl NPS Photo - Andrea Willingham Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Birders Fixed on Trees Above - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Birders Fixed on Trees Above - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Yellowstone National Park, Trumpeter swans

Yellowstone National Park, Trumpeter swans

Trumpeter swans on Yellowstone River in Hayden Valley; Jim Peaco; November 2012; Catalog #19037d; Original #IMG_9382

Kenai Fjords national park - Horned Puffin

Kenai Fjords national park - Horned Puffin

Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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