Yesterday I read a post by Birdchick's husband, Non-birding Bill, that highlighted the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's duck stamps.
The painting for this year's duck stamp was created by wildlife artist Joshua Spies. They're $15, and serve as a duck-hunting license. But get this: 98 cents of every dollar spent on duck stamps goes to purchase or lease wetland habitat for protection as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Say what you will about the federal government, but this is a good deal for waterfowl, hunters and the rest of us.
For more information about duck stamps, check out the US Fish & Wildlife Service's Federal Duck Stamp Office.
Long-tailed Duck doodled from an image at Wikipedia.
P.S. Speaking of Ducks, Rose Bowl is today, University of Oregon vs. Ohio State. On behalf of my fabulous and talented brother, Go Ducks!
