Think Santa will let these babies drive his sleigh tonight or nah? Not quite reindeer, but those antlers are surely nice!
Can you count how many Tule Elk are in this photo? Full disclosure: I don't know the answer. That's why I'm asking you. 
;-) #HappyHolidays
This photo was taken at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex by Steve Martarano.
USFWS Pacific Southwest Region shared TravelNevada's post.
Explore Ash Meadows NWR - a place like no other in the world. Literally.
In case you missed it last week, here's footage of our biologists releasing Quino checkerspot butterfly larvae!
HAHAHA!!! This is perfect, Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge! 
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Beautiful #FirstDayofWednesday photos, courtesy of Lily Douglas/USFWS.
Can you identify this bird? Sorry about the clarity of the photograph. It was taken today by a volunteer on the Sacramento NWR auto tour. Clue: it isn't 100%. Photo by Wayne Washam.
Still following along? Now, we've moved on to a homeless encampment. As Corpsmember Dean shares here, this is one of the most delicate situations for our crews.... We have to be careful to not disturb the individuals who've made this their home, but we have a duty to keep the bike paths clear and safe for residents and river wildlife.
See MoreTomorrow: we're kicking off our Top 10 stories of 2016. Today: This beautiful photo taken along the Central California Coast. :-). Photographer: Joe Milmoe / USFWS.
Meet Dean, one of the LA River Corps team members. The LA River Corps team is sponsored by the San Diego National Wildlife Refuges's #SoCal Urban #WildlifeRefuge Project. Dean works with his crew each day to provide valuable care to the LA River ecosystem.
Corpsmember Dean is about to tell us about our first stop today and drop some knowledge about bioswales. Oh, and we'll be removing Chinese Tree of Heaven and Castor Bean Plants which are both invasive species.
Ever seen a bird fly off at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex? Check out this short video, courtesy of Audubon California.
Got a case of the Monday's? Don't worry, you're not alone.
Male elephant seal by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
Know any communicators looking for an exciting opportunity in Sacramento? We're hiring! Applications due December 22, 2016. Details on USAJOBS http://bit.ly/2hCLbnT.
No December snow at Merced National Wildlife Refuge. I guess we'll have to settle for a mix of Ross' and snow geese instead. We'll take it! Thanks for the photo, Tara. Happy Friday, folks! :-)
Eleven different species of waterfowl have been observed at Pixley NWR. Come by and see them today!!
Biologists are carefully placing the Quino larvae on the San Diego Refuge.
Did you know California's central coast is home to the second largest seal in the world? Elephant seals spend most of their time at sea but come ashore twice a year in the winter and late spring. This is seal is definitely living the California dream!
Juvenile elephant seal by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
!['No December snow at @[119874118058984:274:Merced National Wildlife Refuge]. I guess we'll have to settle for a mix of Ross' and snow geese instead. We'll take it! Thanks for the photo, @[1226034756:2048:Tara]. Happy Friday, folks! :-)'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161224224852im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15401091_1287559521301677_2444365866396543691_n.jpg?oh=0f100d832cf5e50979690a9f77239068&oe=58F01ADF)
!['@[684176251665713:274:Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office] biologist, Lara Drizd, spotted this tagged monarch butterfly in @[106145499415880:274:Ventura, California], on December 4, 2016. According to the @[121293871220443:274:Southwest Monarch Study], AM288 was tagged in Providence, Utah, the first documented recovery of a monarch butterfly from Utah in California! This monarch was originally tagged on September 26 and flew approximately 655 miles southwest to its overwintering site in Ventura. #savethemonarch #MonarchThanksgivingCount'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20161224224852im_/https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/15442119_1281347221922907_2123494729168686901_n.jpg?oh=d07efdcd338108c59d0372c6a65edb5e&oe=58EABD7D)
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5starI work with some really great people here who absolutelycare for conservati on. 
4starMy Father Johnnie A. Johnson was a field supervisor& we lived on the Sacramento NWR from 1958 to 1979. He did the Swan ...& snow goose silhouette signs he was awarded recognitio n & he, so I'm told had a bird photo featured on cover of Life magazine for 1957. He passed on in 1995. This Web site is unique on featuring news from all of the refuges. My dad would be proud if he had lived to see the power of on line. Thank you. See More
