U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mountain-Prairie Region Flickr Update

Latest update from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Mountain-Prairie Region Great Blue Heron 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Great Blue Herons are occasionally spotted on the National Elk Refuge during the late fall and even into winter. Warm springs are common in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, allowing for certain waterways to stay partially ice-free throughout the winter. Waders, like this heron, can still manage to hunt for fish and small aquatic animals despite the frigid temperatures. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS Trumpeter Swan 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Trumpeter Swan's are a common winter sighting on the National Elk Refuge. However, that was not always the case. One hundred years ago, this species was almost completely lost to history due to over-hunting by humans. The swans' feathers, skin, meat, and eggs were considered commodities to the people of that time. However, through dedicated efforts from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the population of Trumpeter Swans is recovering. Seeing this Trumpeter Swan swim, feed, and preen on a partially frozen pond on the National Elk Refuge is a reminder that the conservation of wildlife should drive the way in which we all interact with nature. There are many species, like the Passenger Pigeon, that were ripped out of nature and lost to history because humans were unable and unwilling to conserve them. Observing this species is a national treasure; a conservation success. This swan is living out life none the wiser that its simple daily tasks are a sight to behold, and that its existence is a living legacy to the importance of conservation. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS Trumpeter Swan 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Trumpeter Swan's are a common winter sighting on the National Elk Refuge. However, that was not always the case. One hundred years ago, this species was almost completely lost to history due to over-hunting by humans. The swans' feathers, skin, meat, and eggs were considered commodities to the people of that time. However, through dedicated efforts from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the population of Trumpeter Swans is recovering. Seeing this Trumpeter Swan swim, feed, and preen on a partially frozen pond on the National Elk Refuge is a reminder that the conservation of wildlife should drive the way in which we all interact with nature. There are many species, like the Passenger Pigeon, that were ripped out of nature and lost to history because humans were unable and unwilling to conserve them. Observing this species is a national treasure; a conservation success. This swan is living out life none the wiser that its simple daily tasks are a sight to behold, and that its existence is a living legacy to the importance of conservation. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS Trumpeter Swan 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Trumpeter Swan's are a common winter sighting on the National Elk Refuge. However, that was not always the case. One hundred years ago, this species was almost completely lost to history due to over-hunting by humans. The swans' feathers, skin, meat, and eggs were considered commodities to the people of that time. However, through dedicated efforts from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the population of Trumpeter Swans is recovering. Seeing this Trumpeter Swan swim, feed, and preen on a partially frozen pond on the National Elk Refuge is a reminder that the conservation of wildlife should drive the way in which we all interact with nature. There are many species, like the Passenger Pigeon, that were ripped out of nature and lost to history because humans were unable and unwilling to conserve them. Observing this species is a national treasure; a conservation success. This swan is living out life none the wiser that its simple daily tasks are a sight to behold, and that its existence is a living legacy to the importance of conservation. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS Trumpeter Swan 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Trumpeter Swan's are a common winter sighting on the National Elk Refuge. However, that was not always the case. One hundred years ago, this species was almost completely lost to history due to over-hunting by humans. The swans' feathers, skin, meat, and eggs were considered commodities to the people of that time. However, through dedicated efforts from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the population of Trumpeter Swans is recovering. Seeing this Trumpeter Swan swim, feed, and preen on a partially frozen pond on the National Elk Refuge is a reminder that the conservation of wildlife should drive the way in which we all interact with nature. There are many species, like the Passenger Pigeon, that were ripped out of nature and lost to history because humans were unable and unwilling to conserve them. Observing this species is a national treasure; a conservation success. This swan is living out life none the wiser that its simple daily tasks are a sight to behold, and that its existence is a living legacy to the importance of conservation. Photo: Kari Cieszkiewicz/USFWS Trumpeter Swan 12/02/2020 01:18 PM EST USFWS Mountain Prairie posted a photo: Trumpeter Swan's are a common winter sighting on the National Elk Refuge. However, that was not always the case. One hundred years ago, this species was almost completely lost to history due to over-hunting by humans. The swans' feathers, skin, meat, and eggs were considered commodities to the people of that time. However, through dedicated efforts from agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the population of Trumpeter Swans is recovering. Seeing this Trumpeter Swan swim, feed, and preen on a partially frozen pond on the National Elk Refuge is a reminder that the conservation of wildlife should drive the way in which we all interact with nature. There are many species, like the Passenger Pigeon, that were ripped out of nature and lost to history because humans were unable and unwilling to conserve them. Observing this species is a national treasure; a conservation success. This swan is living out life none the wiser that its simple daily tasks are a sight to behold, and that its existence is a living legacy to the importance of conservation. 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