First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge

  • 📰 FOX4
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 10 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Qulity Score:
  • News: 7%
  • Publisher: 63%

A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the country’s first recorded bat falcon sighting happened at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas last December.posted on its Facebook pageSeventy-eight-year-old Peter Witt of College Station took a trip earlier this month just to spot the rarity and snap a photo. The couple recently picked up an interest in spotting birds, with enthusiasts known as "birders.

"My wife and I went to SA NWR specifically to see the Bat Falcon since this is the first time it has been reported to be in the U.S," he told FOX Television Stations.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 289. in US
 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Ratio

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Rancho Santa Fe school district makes masks optional, despite state mandateIt is among the first in region to contradict state guidance as students, parents protest school mask rules Did kids suddenly develop magic nostrils
Source: sdut - 🏆 5. / 95 Read more »

Driver Flees Fiery Early Morning Rollover Crash In Santa RosaA driver who fled his overturned vehicle as it burned in the front yard of a Santa Rosa home remained at large Monday morning. The new Oaktown of the North...
Source: KPIXtv - 🏆 443. / 53 Read more »

Santa Maria City Council to hold redistricting hearing on March 2The City of Santa Maria announced that it will host it's third in a series of four redistricting meetings open to the public on March 2.
Source: californianewsn - 🏆 440. / 53 Read more »

Authorities locate boat of fisherman rescued after falling into the Santa Barbara ChannelAuthorities located the boat of a fisherman that was rescued after falling into the Santa Barbara Channel and swam five hours to safety. We don’t deserve marine mammals 😫😫🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 incredible
Source: ABC7 - 🏆 67. / 68 Read more »

Caltrans, Santa Cruz Land Trust Partnering to Reduce Roadkill Incidents on Stretch of Highway 17Caltrans and the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County are partnering to enable animals to more safely cross a dangerous and often deadly stretch of Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Thank you! A noble effort indeed. 👏 More counties should consider building these safe crossings that also protect drivers.
Source: KPIXtv - 🏆 443. / 53 Read more »

Santa Clara County sheriff launches in-custody death investigationThe Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's Office announced on Monday the in-custody death of a 45-year-old male inmate.
Source: KTVU - 🏆 465. / 53 Read more »