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Wildlife Watching
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums 
 This "international association of marine life parks, aquariums, zoos, research facilities, and professional organizations" is "dedicated to the highest standards of care for marine mammals and to their conservation in the wild through public education, scientific study, and wildlife presentations." The site includes a list of members, articles, a brief guide to responsible wildlife watching, video clips, highlights of conservation research of affiliated members, and related links. http://www.ammpa.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals Last updated May 18, 2005 Assateague Island National Seashore
Located in Virginia and Maryland, this seashore is home to more than 300 wild horses, as well as many birds and other wildlife. This site has information about wildlife in the area, including a photo gallery and a list of migratory birds. Also has details about the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim (held annually in late July), which was made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 book, "Misty of Chincoteague." http://www.assateagueisland.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Discover New Trails at LII, Hobbies, Mammals, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 15, 2004 Audubon
The National Audubon Society Web site is an excellent North American bird conservation resource, providing state-by-state information on bird species that are threatened, endangered, or of special concern. There are Christmas Bird Count reports, conservation and political action programs, a directory of local chapters, a brief biography of John James Audubon, and classroom activities and other materials for children. There are related links and topics in each section. http://www.audubon.org/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Christmas, Environment, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Bird Checklists of the United States
Hundreds of checklists of birds currently identified in the United States, Canada, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Click on the map of North America or browse the table of contents to access preserves by state or region. The site also provides a form on which to report rare birds and a proposed format for devising a bird checklist. From the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/chekbird/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 21, 2006 BirdIQ
This site provides "information and educational material about birds" of the United States and Canada. It features bird facts, a list of endangered and extinct birds in the U.S., virtual fieldtrips (such as to the Texas Rio Grande Valley), information about International Migratory Bird Day (held the second Sunday in May) and a resource directory with links to materials available to the birding enthusiast. From ConocoPhillips and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. http://www.birdiq.com Topics: Animals, Birds, Discover New Trails at LII, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 27, 2005 Golden Gate Audubon Society
"The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity." This directory to the resources of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the organization includes a schedule of birding classes and field trips in Northern California, bird sighting reports, program information, and downloadable copies of the society's newsletter. Searchable. http://www.goldengateaudubon.org/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Recreation, Education, Environment, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ..., Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 29, 2005 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS)
"A long-term, large-scale, international avian monitoring program initiated ... to track the status and trends of North American bird populations. ... Following a rigorous protocol, BBS data are collected by thousands of dedicated participants along thousands of randomly established roadside routes throughout the continent." Coordinated by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Wildlife Research Center of the Canadian Wildlife Service. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Social Science, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 25, 2005 Oceanic Society
A nonprofit marine conservation organization that "works to establish protected natural areas, supported and sustained through scientific research, in cooperation with local communities." Site includes information about the society's international expeditions, San Francisco Bay Area whale watching trips, and educational programs. The research section includes an overview of a study of gray whales in the San Francisco Bay. http://www.oceanic-society.org/home Topics: Animals, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Jobs and Work, California: Society & Social Issues, Environment, Geology, Mammals Last updated Jun 2, 2008 Outdoor Action Guide to Nature Observation & Stalking
This site presents material on observing and stalking wildlife, including advice on safety precautions, what to wear, visual and auditory awareness, and an illustrated guide to animal tracking. From the Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University. http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/nature/naturobs.shtml Topics: Animals, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Oct 27, 2003 PRBO Conservation Science
Founded as the Point Reyes Bird Observatory, this organization is dedicated to "conserving birds, other wildlife and their ecosystems." Site includes an overview of the organization's research and environmental education programs; an online journal and newsletter; facts sheets on enhancing native bird habitats (for backyards, land, orchards, and horse ranches); schedule of birding trips; and map and directions to PRBO's Palomarin Field Station, where the public can observe bird-banding demonstrations. http://www.prbo.org/cms/index.php Topics: Animals, Birds, California: Animals, California: Environment & Energy, California: Recreation, Education, Environment, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ..., Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
"Since its founding in 1889, the RSPB has grown into a wildlife conservation charity. ... [S]ince its successful first campaign to end the plumage trade, it has widened its sphere of influence to include a huge range of issues that affect wildlife and habitats." The site for this British organization features an illustrated dictionary of U.K. bird species, bird-watching advice, a list of U.K. bird reserves, information for creating wildlife gardens, and more. Searchable. http://www.rspb.org.uk/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Environment Last updated Apr 27, 2004 Tracking and Stalking North American Wildlife: (A Cyber-guide for Scouts and Scouters)
Find photos, tracks, descriptions and ranges for more than two dozen animals found in the wild. Many of the animal pages also have sound files. Also find information on tracking wildlife, wildlife hazards for campers, and a page about protecting yourself from bear attacks. http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/wildlife.html Topics: Animals, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jul 7, 2004 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: WildWatchCams
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has put up nonintrusive Web cameras that enable the watching of native wildlife native. Eagles, owls, bats, heron, salmon, and seals can be seen in their natural habitats. Also included are news and information on each species and interviews with biologists. http://wdfw.wa.gov/wildwatch/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Science, Science, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Science Last updated Aug 13, 2006 |
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