Federal Documents on Birds and Birding

This January, our federal documents book display shines a spotlight on birding! These publications come from federal agencies and offer great information for bird lovers, researchers, and anyone curious about our feathered friends.

Don’t forget—January 5th is #NationalBirdDay! It’s a perfect time to dive into this fun hobby. For even more federal resources about birds, check out the information below.

Federal Resources: Birds and Birding

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Cover of Blackbirds and the Southern Rice Crop

Blackbirds and the Southern Rice Crop

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

This publication is based on the studies, assistance, and courtesies of many people, though it is primarily the work of the author, who has been involved in blackbird-rice investigations in the South for the past 20 years. The report is designed primarily to inform farmers, agriculturists, biologists, and others of the extent of the rice-blackbird problem in the South; of the habits, distribution, and movements of the blackbird populations involved; and of appropriate methods now available for reducing crop losses.

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Cover of Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Bird List

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Bird List

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

This booklet lists 196 species that have been recorded by refuge personnel and visiting ornithologists since the refuge was established. The bird checklist was designed to be informative and simple to use. The list was arranged in the order established by the American Ornithological Union.

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Cover of Species, Age and Sex Identification of Ducks Using Wing Plumage

Species, Age and Sex Identification of Ducks Using Wing Plumage

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

This publication contains procedures used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine the species, sex and age composition of the harvest of North American ducks using detached wings contributed by hunters.

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Cover of Webless Migratory Game Bird Research Program, Project Abstracts

Webless Migratory Game Bird Research Program, Project Abstracts

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

The Webless Migratory Game Bird Research (WMGBR) Program was established in December 1994 with the first projects being funded in 1995. It was designed to provide cooperative funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), state wildlife agencies, and then waterfowl (e.g., doves, pigeons, cranes, woodcock, snipe, and rails). Information from these studies will be used to more effectively manage these “webless” species.

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Cover of Birdscapes: News from International Habitat Conservation Partnerships

Birdscapes: News from International Habitat Conservation Partnerships

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

These publications highlight the efforts in international habitat conservation aimed at protecting avian biodiversity. It features updates on partnerships among various organizations, governments, and local communities focused on preserving critical habitats. The magazine often showcases successful conservation projects, research findings, and innovative strategies to mitigate threats to bird populations, such as habitat loss and climate change.

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Upcoming Event

Photo of historian Chad Gibbs in front of the College of Charleston

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge: A Historical Perspective

January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM

Join renowned historian Chad S.A. Gibbs for an illuminating webinar that explores one of the most critical and intense battles of World War II. 

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