Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (MBR) lies in northern Utah, where the Bear River flows into the northeast arm of the Great Salt Lake. The Refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River; these marshes are the largest freshwater component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. Since these marshes are in turn surrounded by arid desert lands, it is little wonder that they have always been an oasis for waterfowl!
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Saturday, February 11 - Bald Eagle Day
March 10 - Tundra Swan Day
Brad Gray, age 12, of Ogden, Utah, won Utah Best-of-Show 2011 for his rendition of a male Ruddy Duck in colored pencil. Brad was the youngest Best-of-Show in Utah on record.
Calling All Young Wildlife Artists – Junior Duck Stamp Deadline March 17, 2012
Utah is once again calling for entries as part of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program. Entries must be original and will be judged on both artistic merit and scientific accuracy with which specific waterfowl species are depicted. The contest serves a dual purpose, giving students a chance to use their artistic talents at the same time they learn about wildlife and conservation. The art competition is open to public, private and home-schooled Utah students.
Entries must be postmarked by March 17, 2012. Competition guidelines, including dimension requirements and an entry form, can be downloaded from http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ or call Kathi Stopher at 435-734-6438. Please mail entries to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. For more information, please go to: Young artists in Kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to submit original artwork depicting North American waterfowl to the 2012 Utah Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. Entries must be postmarked by March 17, 2012.
Utah is once again calling for entries as part of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program. Entries will be judged on both artistic merit and scientific accuracy with which specific waterfowl species are depicted. The contest serves a dual purpose, giving students a chance to use their artistic talents at the same time they learn about wildlife and conservation. The art competition is open to public, private and home-schooled Utah students. Please mail entries to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302.
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January 2012 interview with Wildlife Refuge Specialist Katie McVey, 91.7 KUFR, Family Radio Network in Salt Lake City