U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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@USFWS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. 🐟🦆 🌱

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The northern mockingbird is a mimic master - able to copy the songs of dozens of other birds - plus car alarms, frogs and even ringtones! Found across much of the U.S., these birds defend territory year-round and guard winter food sources. USFWS photo by Anna Weyers Blades

Gray bird perched on a green bush branch with a blurred forest background.

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This is what 2 million seabirds look and sound like.

Last month the massive colony of bonin petrel, or nunulu in Hawaiian, returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the central Pacific Ocean for nesting season.

A very rough population estimate for the nocturnal feeders is that there are over 300,000 breeding pairs of bonin petrel on Midway Atoll NWR, translating to approximately 2.4 million birds in total when accounting for non-breeding individuals.

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The wheel bug is one of the largest assassin bugs in North America. It can easily be identified by the wheel-like crest on its back. They use needle-like beaks to inject venom that liquifies the insides of insect prey. In the fall, females lay eggs on twigs or bark that hatch in spring. USFWS photo by Anna Weyers Blades

Close-up of a dark brown insect with long antennae crawling on a light stone surface near a crack.

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Fall marks a turning point for Atlantic tarpon - a legendary sport fish known for its massive jumps and raw power. As water temperatures drop, tarpon migrate to warmer waters. If you're fishing for tarpon, be ready to work for it!

Photo: Kevin Bryant/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 flic.kr/p/2m15W5P

Close-up of a large silver fish swimming underwater with other fish blurred in the background.

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Happy Veterans Day!

Today we honor our veterans and make sure we never forget their dedication and sacrifice.

At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we're fortunate to work alongside many veterans who continue to serve our country by safeguarding its natural treasures.

Photo: Gordon Garcia

Bald eagle, with distinctive white head and tail feathers, spreads its wings wide on a blue sky day, as seen from below.