WOE134 Waterfowl Survey Biologists, Pilots

Since 1955, Pilot-Biologists have been the eyes in the sky for North America’s waterfowl managers. Safely flying nearly 4 million miles spanning a half century, they document the habitats and life cycles of our waterfowl resources. From Alaska to southern Mexico over an area two thirds the size of the continental US, the annual journey of the pilot-biologist has become one of the fundamental elements of the FWS mission. The performance of these conservation heroes pass and present, is vital to the wise and continued use of our magnificent waterfowl resources. Photo taken: April 16, 2004