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US FWS Google NCTC Eagle Cam to see the activities of the eagle nest located on the grounds of the US FWS National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. According to the website, the nest has been active for five seasons, fledging several juvenile bald eagles. Click attachment for more More... Bird Survey Highlights for March 9, 2010 
Jack Chiles, Grace & Michael Haight
Bird Survey Highlights for March 3, 2010: Snow and Ross' Goose 6, Redhead Duck 15, Wild Turkey 60, Red-shouldered Hawk 3, Red-tailed Hawk 5, Red-bellied Woodpecker 4, Eastern Bluebird 10, Ring-billed Gull 400, Wilson's Snipe 40, Red-winged Blackbird 20, Savannah Sparrow 12, White-crowned Sparrow 20, American White Pelican 18, Bufflehead ... More... Bird Survey Highlights for March 2, 2010 
Jack Chiles, Grace & Michael Haight
Highlights of Bird Survey for this week: Wood Duck 1, Snow and Ross' Goose 6000, Ring-necked Duck 18, Yellow Rump Warbler 75, Red-shouldered Hawk 2, Red-tailed Hawk 7, Red-bellied Woodpecker 4, Eastern Bluebird 8, Purple Martin 1, Red-winged Blackbird 20, Savannah Sparrow 12, Harris' Sparrow 16, American White Pelican 1, ... More... Featherless Flyer for March, 2010 Friends of Hagerman Bluebirds topic for Second Saturday! Read all about Herons & Egrets, by Dr. Wayne Meyer! Friends Annual Meeting set for March 20! Coming events, photo news and more! More... Signs of Spring Friends of Hagerman This week's blog post is by Laurie Sheppard. Laurie is a member of the FOH board and chair of the Nature Photo Club. Experience the coming of spring through her essay, at www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com (copy and paste link into your browser address bar) More... Bird Survey Highlights for February 23, 2010 
Jack Chiles, Michael & Grace Haight
Gadwall 30, Ring-necked Duck 45, Northern Pintail 20, Yellow Rump Warbler 15, Red-shouldered Hawk 3, Red-tailed Hawk 1, Red-bellied Woodpecker 4, American Pipit 1, Eastern Bluebird 8, Red-winged Blackbird 20, Savannah Sparrow 15, American White Pelican 3, Bufflehead 7, ... More... A Saturday Morning at the Visitor Center Friends of Hagerman Check out our weekly blog post, by copying and pasting this address in your browser address bar: http://www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com/ More... In Memoriam - US FWS Director Friends of Hagerman It is with sadness that we report the death of Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton. He had been our director only since September 2009, but was a great leader who had been with the Service for many, many years. Sam will be missed tremendously by not only family ... More... Calling all Photographers! Laurie Sheppard You know that's YOU! You still have a few days to enter your pictures in the Friends of Hagerman First Annual PHOTO Contest. I know you meant to do it, but don't procrastinate. When February ends, it will be too late! I've attached the contest rules; ... More... Birds Seen February 16, 2010 
Michael & Grace Haight
Snow Goose - 5000, Ross’s Goose - 2000, Gadwall- 40, Green-winged Teal-75, Ring-necked Duck-24, Bald Eagle-2, Red-shouldered Hawk -3, Red-tailed Hawk-1, Least Sandpiper -18, Red-headed Woodpecker - 1, Red-bellied Woodpecker-3, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker -2, American Pipit-10, Eastern Bluebird- 12 (Photo - ... More... Bird Survey Highlights for February 9, 2010 
Michael & Grace Haight
American Wigeon 12, Hooded Merganser 2, Pied-billed Grebe 2. Bald Eagle 1. Red-shouldered Hawk 3, Red-tailed Hawk 1, Greater Yellowlegs 13, Barred Owl 1, Red-headed Woodpecker 3, Northern Flicker 12, Horned Lark 20, Eastern Bluebird 9, Cedar Waxwing 12, Harris’ Sparrow 15, White-crowned Sparrow 8, Dark-eyed Junco 30 (Photo - Bald ... More... Let's Look at Birds' Nests 
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Blog posts for last week and this, are on birds' nests at Hagerman NWR, written by Helen Petre. Paste this link into your browser address bar to view posts: http://www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com/ And for more nest photos, check out the Friends Facebook Page (you do not have to join Facbebook ... More... Events for Photographers 
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Photo contest entries are due by March 1. Scroll down NEWS page to Photo Contest Announcement for rules and entry form. Next FOH Nature Photo Club meeting, Saturday, March 13, 12:30 pm. Spring Photo Safari set for April 17. (Photo - Egret Flying by Pedro More... Bird Survey Highlights - February 2, 2010 
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150 snows, 150 Ross', 200 Canada, 38 gadwall, 150 mallard, 105 pintail, 16 bufflehead, 5 turkey, 1 bald eagle, 4 RT hawk, 4 RS hawk, 7 yellowlegs, 4 least sandpiper, 20 Wilson's snipe, 2 belted kingfisher, 2 e. phoebe, 100 horned lark, 1 Bewick's wren, 20 eastern bluebird, 70 robin, ... More... Featherless Flyer for February, 2010 Friends of Hagerman Read about what's coming up for Second Saturday and Second Saturday for Youth. Also featured, Birding with Teens, Photographer of the Month, and Visitor Center News. To receive the newletter by e-mail each month, send us your e-address via the Comments section, thank you. More... Bird Survey Highlights for January 26, 2010 
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1,600 geese, 30 gadwall, 35 shoveler, 30 pintail, 14 bufflehead, 30 green winged teal, 5 white pelican, 8 gb heron, 1 bald eagle, 3 red tailed hawk, 4 kestrel, 6 kildeer, 8 g.yellowlegs, 40 ring billed gull, 35 Forester's tern, 8 woodpeckers (mixed), 75 horned lark, 75 robin, 5 cedar ... More... Archery Hunt Regs for 2010 Hagerman NWR The 2010 Archery Hunt Regulations for Hagerman NWR have just been approved. Click attachment to view them. To receive huntig and fishing news from time to time, please click on the Comment button at left, send your name and e-address to us; and request hunt news. More... 2009 Christmas Bird Count Report for Hagerman Wayne Meyer, PhD The count report for our 2009 Christmas Bird Count for the Hagerman Circle is attached. At 119 species on count day we tied our record for most species. Thanks to all who participated! More... Guide to the Five Hiking Trails at Hagerman NWR Doug Raasch Click on attachment for a a brief description of each of the five trails at the Refuge, followed by a more detailed description and map sketch of each trail. You may print all or one. Printed guides are also available at the Visitor Center. More... Youth Program Off to Great Start Friends of Hagerman Check out this week's post re new Second Saturday for Youth at Hagerman. Copy and paste blog link into your browser address bar: http://www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com/ More... Bird Survey Highlights for January 19, 2010 
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1 spotted towhee, 2,250 snow goose, 2,250 Ross's goose, 400 cackling goose, 100 Canada's, 40 gadwall, 30 mallard, 50 pintail, 50 shoveler, 45 GW teal, 5 ringneck, 2 woodcock,5 bufflehead, 5 white pelican, 1 great egret, 5 kestrel, 7 yellowlegs,13 Inca dove,15 horned lark,170 robin, 47 cedar waxwing,4 Am. pipit,1 ... More... FOH Nature Photo Club Minutes, January, 2010 Laurie Sheppard & Nancy Miller Thank you to all who attended the FOH Nature Photo Club meeting on Saturday. Attached are minutes from the meeting, thanks to our new secretary, Nancy Miller. Those who weren't able to come missed a great presentation on Depth of Field by Eileen Sullivan. The slides have ... More... Bird Survey Highlights for January 12, 2010 
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71 species-10,000 geese (come and go from refuge lands), 15 wigeon, 50 mallard, 70 pintail, 8 lesser scaup, 25 hooded merganser, 8 great blue heron, 8 American kestrel, 5 greater yellowlegs, 400 ring billed gull, 4 Wilson's snipe, 2 Inca dove, 1 barred owl, 1 loggerhead shrike, 10 horned lark, ... More... What's Behind the Weekly Bird Survey at Refuge 
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Wondering where those bird count numbers come from? Check out this week's blog post on the weekly bird survey. Copy and paste this link into your browser address bar: http://www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com/ More... Depth of Field Handout for FOH Nature Photo Club Eileen Sullivan Eileen has provided a pdf of her program handout for the FOH Nature Photo Club meeting of 01-09-2010, for those who are interested but were unable to attend today's meeting. Click attachment for the handout. More... Bird Survey Report, January 5, 2010 
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2,500 geese, 20 gadwall, 70 pintail, 50 green winged teal, 20 buffelhead, 15 hooded merganser, 15 canvasback, 12 turkey, 20 horned grebe, 5 pied bill grebe, 3 eared grebe, 6 red shouldered hawk, 8 coot, 12 yellowlegs, 4 killdeer, 4 least sandpiper, 700 ring billed gull, 12 flicker, 2,000+ horned ... More... Volunteer This Year! Friends of Hagerman NWR Click attachment to see the many interesting volunteer opportunities at the Refuge. There's something for everyone, so get on board for fun and fulfillment. More... Heron Rescue Topic for Blog This Week 
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Jana Singletary is blogger of the week with her description of a heron rescue at Denison Dam, New Year's weekend. Read all about it, copy and paste http://www.friendsofhagermannwr.blogspot.com/ in to your browser. Want to share your Hagerman experiences? Send to friendsofhagerman@gmail.com. (note:Great Blue Heron ... More... First Edition of The Arrowhead Now Online Friends of Hagerman NWR News from the 2009 Hagerman NWR archery season, including statistics and proposed changes for 2010. To join e-mail list for future publications, send name and e-address to friendsofhagerman@gmail.com. Thanks to Kathy Whaley and Rick Cantu for helping put this report together! More... Featherless Flyer for January, 2010 Friends of Hagerman NWR Start the new year with news from Hagerman NWR! Second Saturday plus new Second Saturday program for Youth - Christmas Bird Count summary - Photo Corner - No more detours - Holiday hours and more! More... Bird Survey Highlights for December 29, 2009 Friends of Hagerman 3000 snow geese, 3000 Ross' geese, 100 white fronted geese, 200 cackling geese, 2000+ horned larks, 70 pintails, 20 bufflehead, 50 green winged teal, 12 wild turkey, 20 horned grebe, 12 greater yellowlegs, 700 ring billed gull, 12 northern flicker, 70 cedar waxwing, 12 yellow rumped warbler,100 western meadowlark, 150 ... More... All Roads Lead to Refuge Friends of Hagerman No more detours! New extension of HWY 289 now open, for easy access to Refuge from all directions! The intersection of 289 and Refuge Road is plainly marked!! FM 1417 intersection with Refuge Road also now open, no large sign yet, watch for green street sign "Refuge ... More... December 22 Bird Survey Friends of Hagerman 10,000 geese, 300 mixed ducks, 15 bufflehead, 6 yellowlegs, 5 least sandpiper, 80 American goldfinch, 7 Wilson's snipe, 3 pine siskins, 2 loggerhead shrike, 30 horned lark, 50 bluebirds, 45 American robin, 8 cedar waxwing, 18 Harris sparrow, 15 chipping sparrow. And... 1/2 mile past Short Rd. on ...Bennett Lane ... More... Help Spread the Word about Second Saturdays Friends of Hagerman NWR Click on the attachment to get the poster for the February, 2010, Second Saturday programs, print, and post at your local library, community center, coffee shop or other gathering place. THANKS!! More... Bird Survey Report Friends of Hagerman DECEMBER 8th BIRD SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS - 3,500 snows, 3,000 Ross, 100 cackling geese, 30 gadwall, 25 mallard, 85 pintail, 20 bufflehead, 2 hooded merganser, 17 ring neck, 20 great egret, 20 great blue heron, 1 bald eagle, 1 road runner, 25 Harris sparrow, 25 Savannah sparrow, 20 junco, 30 ... More... Featherless Flyer for December, 2009 Friends of Hagerman NWR Refuge tours, Second Saturday news and pix, Christmas Bird Count, new photo club to form, and Photographer of the Month plus some freebies you might want to know about! More... Featherless Flyer, November, 2009 Friends of Hagerman NWR Golden Eagle Sighting, Get Ready for Geese, Photo News and More!! More... First Annual Refuge Photo Contest Announced Rick Cantu Enjoy taking pictures at the Refuge? Entries for the first annual photo contest at Hagerman NWR will be accepted Jan. 3 - Mar. 1, 2010. Sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman, there will be 6 categories to be judged, with $100. top prize in each. ... More... Featherless Flyer for October, 2009 Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Hike and Buzz on Bees coming up for Second Saturday! Refuge staff busy preparing B&B for winter flocks! Registration for Autumn Photo Safari starts October 1. Read all this and more in the October edition of the Featherless Flyer. More... 2009 Upland Game Hunting Hagerman NWR Dates, regulations for small game seasons for 2009. More... Boating and Fishing Regulations for Hagerman NWR Hagerman NWR See complete regulations, dates, limits, for fishing and boating at Hagerman NWR> More... GPS Coordinates for Hagerman NWR Hagerman NWR To assist the many folks who travel with GPS units, the correct coordinates to plug in to reach the refuge office are: 33.739026, -96.751935 Thank you More... Senior, Access Passes Now Available at Refuge Hagerman NWR Staff Senior Passes and Access Passes (formerly called Golden Age and Access Cards) can now be purchased at the Refuge. They are good for certain free or discounted entry/camping fees at many federal recreation areas. The minimum age for a senior pass is 62 (one time fee of $10) ... More... How to Submit Photos for Photographer of the Month Friends of Hagerman NWR Each month an album of twelve photos taken at the Refuge is featured on this website. Click to see photo criteria, rules for submission, etc. E-mail questions to friendsofhagerman@gmail.com. More... Want to Be A Friend? Friends of Hagerman NWR Hagerman NWR can always use another Friend! Go to Membership to download membership application and join today. More... Peanut Butter Treat Eldon and Ruth Bird Feeding Tip, from Eldon and Ruth: Our most visited feeder, other than the black-oil sunflower feeder, is our peanut butter treat. Mix cheapest chunky peanut butter (less sugar) with enough raw oatmeal to keep it from being sticky. We press this into a feeder Eldon made ... More... Site GivesTips on Feeding Birds Alvin Check out this website for bird feeding tips: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/BirdFoods.htm Faithful feeder, Alvin More... Our Mission Friends of Hagerman Friends of Hagerman NWR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to instill reverence, respect and conservation of our wild creatures and habitats through supporting environmental education, recreational activities, and programs of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. More... News Friends of Hagerman When arriving at this page from the News button, you will find all of the news items listed. To view a specific news item, select a subject from the list to the left. More... 2009 - Officers Friends of Hagerman NWR President - Dick Malnory Vice President - Ed Supina Treasurer - Kay Casey Secretray - Lora Philbrick Hagerman NWR Representative - Rick Cantu More... Nature's Jewel Friends of Hagerman Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. Established in 1946, the refuge includes 3,000 acres of marsh and water and 8,000 acres of upland and farmland. During fall, winter, and spring, the marshes and waters are ... More... Nature Bazaar Friends Fundraiser More Information Coming Soon More... Hagerman Bird List Friends of Hagerman Hagerman NWR has recorded 338 species of birds that have been seen there since the Refuge was established in 1946. Of these, 292 are abundant to rare in occurence and listed seasonally; the remainder are considered accidental, seen once or twice. Click attachment to view the complete list, ... More... |
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