American Coot
The American Coot (Fulica americana), also known as a Mud Hen, is a bird of the. Though commonly mistaken to be ducks, American Coots belong to a distinct order. Unlike the webbed feet of ducks, Coots have broad, lobed scales on their lower legs and toes that fold back with each step in order to facilitate walking on dry land. Coots live near water, typically inhabiting and open water bodies in North America. Groups of coots are called Covers or Rafts. The oldest known coot lived to be 22 years old.
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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast north of Atlantic City, in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The refuge was created in 1984 out of two existing refuge parcels created to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. The Barnegat Division (established in 1967) is located in Ocean County on the inland side of Barnegat Bay. The Brigantine Division (established in 1939) is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Atlantic City along the south bank of the mouth of the Mullica River. The two divisions are separated by approximately 20 miles (32 km). The refuge is located along most active flight paths of the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important link in the network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. The refuge is named for Edwin B. Forsythe, conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
Tags: American Coot Atlantic County Birds Birds of Forsythe Birdwatching Coot Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Fulica Americana Mud Hen Nature Nikon D610 Ocean County Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD United States National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Wildlife Drive Galloway New Jersey United States US
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Snow Goose
The Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens), also known as the Blue Goose, is a North American species of goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The genus of this bird is disputed. The American Ornithologists' Union and BirdLife International place this species and the other "white geese" in the Chen genus, while other authorities follow the traditional treatment of placing these species in the "Gray Goose" genus Anser.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_goose
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast north of Atlantic City, in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The refuge was created in 1984 out of two existing refuge parcels created to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. The Barnegat Division (established in 1967) is located in Ocean County on the inland side of Barnegat Bay. The Brigantine Division (established in 1939) is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Atlantic City along the south bank of the mouth of the Mullica River. The two divisions are separated by approximately 20 miles (32 km). The refuge is located along most active flight paths of the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important link in the network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. The refuge is named for Edwin B. Forsythe, conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
Tags: Anser Atlantic County Birds Birds of Forsythe Blue Goose Chen caerulescens Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Nikon D610 Ocean County Ornithology Snow Goose Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD United States National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Wildlife Drive Galloway New Jersey United States US
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Snow Goose
The Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens), also known as the Blue Goose, is a North American species of goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The genus of this bird is disputed. The American Ornithologists' Union and BirdLife International place this species and the other "white geese" in the Chen genus, while other authorities follow the traditional treatment of placing these species in the "Gray Goose" genus Anser.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_goose
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast north of Atlantic City, in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The refuge was created in 1984 out of two existing refuge parcels created to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. The Barnegat Division (established in 1967) is located in Ocean County on the inland side of Barnegat Bay. The Brigantine Division (established in 1939) is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Atlantic City along the south bank of the mouth of the Mullica River. The two divisions are separated by approximately 20 miles (32 km). The refuge is located along most active flight paths of the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important link in the network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. The refuge is named for Edwin B. Forsythe, conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
Tags: Anser Atlantic County Birds Birds of Forsythe Blue Goose Chen caerulescens Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Nikon D610 Ocean County Ornithology Snow Goose Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD United States National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Wildlife Drive Galloway New Jersey United States US
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Snow Goose
The Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens), also known as the Blue Goose, is a North American species of goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The genus of this bird is disputed. The American Ornithologists' Union and BirdLife International place this species and the other "white geese" in the Chen genus, while other authorities follow the traditional treatment of placing these species in the "Gray Goose" genus Anser.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_goose
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast north of Atlantic City, in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The refuge was created in 1984 out of two existing refuge parcels created to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. The Barnegat Division (established in 1967) is located in Ocean County on the inland side of Barnegat Bay. The Brigantine Division (established in 1939) is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Atlantic City along the south bank of the mouth of the Mullica River. The two divisions are separated by approximately 20 miles (32 km). The refuge is located along most active flight paths of the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important link in the network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. The refuge is named for Edwin B. Forsythe, conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
Tags: Anser Atlantic County BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Forsythe Blue Goose Chen caerulescens Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Nikon D610 Ocean County Ornithology Snow Goose Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD United States National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Wildlife Drive Galloway New Jersey United States US
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Snow Goose
The Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens), also known as the Blue Goose, is a North American species of goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The genus of this bird is disputed. The American Ornithologists' Union and BirdLife International place this species and the other "white geese" in the Chen genus, while other authorities follow the traditional treatment of placing these species in the "Gray Goose" genus Anser.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_goose
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic coast north of Atlantic City, in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The refuge was created in 1984 out of two existing refuge parcels created to protect tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. The Barnegat Division (established in 1967) is located in Ocean County on the inland side of Barnegat Bay. The Brigantine Division (established in 1939) is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Atlantic City along the south bank of the mouth of the Mullica River. The two divisions are separated by approximately 20 miles (32 km). The refuge is located along most active flight paths of the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important link in the network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge is a part of the Hudson River/New York Bight Ecosystem and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route. The refuge is named for Edwin B. Forsythe, conservationist Congressman from New Jersey.
Tags: Anser Atlantic County BIF Birds Birds in Flight Birds of Forsythe Blue Goose Chen caerulescens Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Nikon D610 Ocean County Ornithology Snow Goose Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD United States National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Wildlife Drive Galloway New Jersey United States US
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