Articles related to "Migratory"
Convention on Migratory Species
The CMS provides a forum for countries to cooperate in the protection of wildlife that migrates. Agreements, MoUs and Initiatives are used to protect endangered species.
migratory species treaties • convention on migratory species • bonn convention • endangered and threatened species protection • range states
The CMS provides a forum for countries to cooperate in the protection of wildlife that migrates. Agreements, MoUs and Initiatives are used to protect endangered species.
migratory species treaties • convention on migratory species • bonn convention • endangered and threatened species protection • range states
Migratory Bird Day (IMBD)
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) celebrates and highlights the annual migration of billions of birds. Read some interesting facts about migrating birds.
international migratory bird day • imbd • birds • migration • boreal forest
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) celebrates and highlights the annual migration of billions of birds. Read some interesting facts about migrating birds.
international migratory bird day • imbd • birds • migration • boreal forest
What is a Flyway?
A definition of the word "flyway," used in discussions of bird migration.
flyway • flyways • migrating birds • aerial route • how birds know
A definition of the word "flyway," used in discussions of bird migration.
flyway • flyways • migrating birds • aerial route • how birds know
Nightjars and Swifts
Resident and partially migratory submontane tracts, foothills and locally up to 200 m : shady wooded nullahs in Sal and moist-deciduous forest.
resident • migratory • tracts • foothills • locally
Resident and partially migratory submontane tracts, foothills and locally up to 200 m : shady wooded nullahs in Sal and moist-deciduous forest.
resident • migratory • tracts • foothills • locally
White Tailed Kite
White Tailed Kites, a medium sized hawk stand almost fifteen inches tall as an adult and has a wingspan of 3 1/2 feet. The feathers on this raptor displays a white face, chin, throat, breast and stomach. The kite has brown stripes on its white chest. Also the undersides of the wings are white.
white tailed kites • a medium sized hawk • soars • feet are yellow • orange
White Tailed Kites, a medium sized hawk stand almost fifteen inches tall as an adult and has a wingspan of 3 1/2 feet. The feathers on this raptor displays a white face, chin, throat, breast and stomach. The kite has brown stripes on its white chest. Also the undersides of the wings are white.
white tailed kites • a medium sized hawk • soars • feet are yellow • orange
Winged wanderers of winter
Or feasting finches frolic at the feeder. Spring might be everyone's favourite time for birdwatching, but winter is full of surprises and a chance for bird enthusiasts to participate in researching some unusual migratory behaviour.
winter • migration • bird • naturalist • wildlife
Or feasting finches frolic at the feeder. Spring might be everyone's favourite time for birdwatching, but winter is full of surprises and a chance for bird enthusiasts to participate in researching some unusual migratory behaviour.
winter • migration • bird • naturalist • wildlife
Wildlife of Alaska's ANWR
Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well.
anwr • wildlife in anwr • animal species in arctic national wildlife refuge • polar bears in anwr • marine mammals in anwr
Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well.
anwr • wildlife in anwr • animal species in arctic national wildlife refuge • polar bears in anwr • marine mammals in anwr
Creating an Edge For the Furry, the Feathered, the Scaly
How to garden on the edge - and some living examples of how well it works.
How to garden on the edge - and some living examples of how well it works.
Trumpeter Swans
The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species.
trumpeter swan • swan • wetlands • canadian tourism • canadian travel
The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species.
trumpeter swan • swan • wetlands • canadian tourism • canadian travel
Wisconsin Potholes and Sinkholes
Wisconsin contains many different terrains. This moth we look at 'holes'; Glacial potholes, prairie potholes, sinkholes. They all have glacial activity in common. Pollution or its prevention is critical with two of them. Learn more about how they affect our state.
wisconsin potholes and sinkholes • suite 101 • wisconsin • peggy hoehne • travel
Wisconsin contains many different terrains. This moth we look at 'holes'; Glacial potholes, prairie potholes, sinkholes. They all have glacial activity in common. Pollution or its prevention is critical with two of them. Learn more about how they affect our state.
wisconsin potholes and sinkholes • suite 101 • wisconsin • peggy hoehne • travel
Birds and Windmills
Windmills, especially older ones, in the wrong places can cause many bird deaths. Newer technology and thoughtful location of wind farms can minimize the death toll.
birds and windmills • wind turbines • bird deaths • wind farms • death toll
Windmills, especially older ones, in the wrong places can cause many bird deaths. Newer technology and thoughtful location of wind farms can minimize the death toll.
birds and windmills • wind turbines • bird deaths • wind farms • death toll
Endangered American Burying Beetle
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
What is the CWF?
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CFW) Protects Birds and Other Species.
canadian wildlife federation • cwf • birds • animal species • natural habitats
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CFW) Protects Birds and Other Species.
canadian wildlife federation • cwf • birds • animal species • natural habitats
Silloth on Solway, Cumbria England
Silloth England is off the beaten path but offers a championship golf course, hotels and long stretches of sandy beaches. It is a tourist destination worth visting.
silloth-on-solway • cumbria england • scenic english coastal resort town lake district • located 22 miles west carlisle england adjacent to • english side solway firth
Silloth England is off the beaten path but offers a championship golf course, hotels and long stretches of sandy beaches. It is a tourist destination worth visting.
silloth-on-solway • cumbria england • scenic english coastal resort town lake district • located 22 miles west carlisle england adjacent to • english side solway firth
Northwest Passage
The mixed mosaic of wetland in the northwest passage includes two US states and one Canadian province. Washington, Oregon and British Columbia host more than 3 million waterfowl and other emigrating birds.
The mixed mosaic of wetland in the northwest passage includes two US states and one Canadian province. Washington, Oregon and British Columbia host more than 3 million waterfowl and other emigrating birds.
Song Bird Coffee: A Cup of Responsible Environmentalism
Our choice of coffee can impact songbird survival.
coffee • backyard birds • bird feeding • bird attracting
Our choice of coffee can impact songbird survival.
coffee • backyard birds • bird feeding • bird attracting
The Khmu Rok People of Laos
An introduction to the life and culture of the Khmu Rok people of northern Laos.
laos • ethnic minorities • slash and burn agriculture • mon-khmer people
An introduction to the life and culture of the Khmu Rok people of northern Laos.
laos • ethnic minorities • slash and burn agriculture • mon-khmer people
Woodland caribou ecology
The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats.
natural history • woodland caribou • reindeer lichen • tundra • ecosystems
The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats.
natural history • woodland caribou • reindeer lichen • tundra • ecosystems
Mendocino Wineries: Goldeneye
The Goldeneye winery in Anderson Valley is an offshoot of the established Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley, but here they try to produce the perfect pinot noir
goldeneye • duckhorn • mendocino wineries • napa valley vineyards • pinot noir wines
The Goldeneye winery in Anderson Valley is an offshoot of the established Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley, but here they try to produce the perfect pinot noir
goldeneye • duckhorn • mendocino wineries • napa valley vineyards • pinot noir wines
American coot
The adult Coot stands about one foot tall and has a wingspan of about two feet and a short tail. Both the male and female Coot have similar plumage. They show a black head and neck Their beak is very thick with dark reddish ring just before the tip and often observed both swimming and walking.
coot • short tail • water • usa • canada
The adult Coot stands about one foot tall and has a wingspan of about two feet and a short tail. Both the male and female Coot have similar plumage. They show a black head and neck Their beak is very thick with dark reddish ring just before the tip and often observed both swimming and walking.
coot • short tail • water • usa • canada
What are Birds of Prey?
A brief glossary entry describing the birds of prey, or raptors. This group includes the hawks and owls.
birds of prey • raptors • buzzards • hawks • harriers
A brief glossary entry describing the birds of prey, or raptors. This group includes the hawks and owls.
birds of prey • raptors • buzzards • hawks • harriers
What is a Crossbill?
A description of the crossbills including physical cahracteristics, habitat, preferred food, and what differentiates them from the rest of the finches.
crossbill • crossbills • birds • finches • carduelidae
A description of the crossbills including physical cahracteristics, habitat, preferred food, and what differentiates them from the rest of the finches.
crossbill • crossbills • birds • finches • carduelidae
What is a Falcon?
A brief description of the falcons including habits, preferred food, geographical distributon, identifying characteristics, and use by humans.
falcon • falcons • birds of prey • raptors • hunting
A brief description of the falcons including habits, preferred food, geographical distributon, identifying characteristics, and use by humans.
falcon • falcons • birds of prey • raptors • hunting
What is a Godwit?
A brief description of the godwits, some of the sandpipers, including physical characteristics, migration, preferred food, and habits.
godwit • godwits • sandpipers • shore birds • tidal shorelines
A brief description of the godwits, some of the sandpipers, including physical characteristics, migration, preferred food, and habits.
godwit • godwits • sandpipers • shore birds • tidal shorelines
What is an Emu?
A brief description of Emus, including physical characteristics, habits, preferred food, and conservation status.
emu • emus • dromaiideae • flightless bird • australia
A brief description of Emus, including physical characteristics, habits, preferred food, and conservation status.
emu • emus • dromaiideae • flightless bird • australia
What is the Boreal Forest?
The boreal forest is home to many birds and other animals. This is a breif description of its location and characteristics.
boreal forest • ancient forest • forest of northern hemisphere • cold winters • summer breeding destination
The boreal forest is home to many birds and other animals. This is a breif description of its location and characteristics.
boreal forest • ancient forest • forest of northern hemisphere • cold winters • summer breeding destination
Buffalo Capture Updates During April
Department of Livestock continue their pursuit against the defenseless buffalo.
bison • buffalo • wildlife
Department of Livestock continue their pursuit against the defenseless buffalo.
bison • buffalo • wildlife
Common Diseases of Honeybees - Part 2
A major disease of honeybees is the Tracheal Mite. Part 2 of this feature describes this condition and shows a picture of what the mites look like inside of the trachea of a honeybee.
bees • beekeeping • tracheal mites • diseases • conditions
A major disease of honeybees is the Tracheal Mite. Part 2 of this feature describes this condition and shows a picture of what the mites look like inside of the trachea of a honeybee.
bees • beekeeping • tracheal mites • diseases • conditions
Southern Right Whales on the Rebound
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
The Mystic Fall Migration of North American Monarchs
The mystical migration behavior of monarch butterflies has been the subject of research by entomolgists, biologists, and scientists for many years. Has the answer as to why these gossamer-winged monarchs migrate south every year ever been totally solved?
monarchs • monarch butterfly • monarch butterfly life cycle • butterflies • migrate
The mystical migration behavior of monarch butterflies has been the subject of research by entomolgists, biologists, and scientists for many years. Has the answer as to why these gossamer-winged monarchs migrate south every year ever been totally solved?
monarchs • monarch butterfly • monarch butterfly life cycle • butterflies • migrate
Brewer's Blackbird
The Brewers Blackbird is about eight to ten inches long and has a sharply pointed, short beak that is shorter than its head. Its wings are long and pointed and its slightly rounded tail is nearly as long as its wings.
black • purple • irridescent • gray edges • yellow eyes
The Brewers Blackbird is about eight to ten inches long and has a sharply pointed, short beak that is shorter than its head. Its wings are long and pointed and its slightly rounded tail is nearly as long as its wings.
black • purple • irridescent • gray edges • yellow eyes
Hot Spots
As man settled on the plains, crops of wheat and corn replaced prairie grasses, and hungry settlers caused the disappearance of many species of wildlife.
As man settled on the plains, crops of wheat and corn replaced prairie grasses, and hungry settlers caused the disappearance of many species of wildlife.
Montezuma
Valentine's day is for lovers. Valentines day is for wives, girl friends and sometimes your mistress. Besides my wife and girls and their families that I love dearly there is one other thing that my wife accuses me of taking her place. That is the outdoor community. Mother- Nature runs a close second to my wife and girls. Sometimes I suppose my wife thinks Mother- Nature is my mistress.
Valentine's day is for lovers. Valentines day is for wives, girl friends and sometimes your mistress. Besides my wife and girls and their families that I love dearly there is one other thing that my wife accuses me of taking her place. That is the outdoor community. Mother- Nature runs a close second to my wife and girls. Sometimes I suppose my wife thinks Mother- Nature is my mistress.
Alaska Climate Impact Assessment
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Deciding to Emigrate Abroad
If you've made a Big Move, far away, even left the country, you're an exception in today's world. How difficult is it for those who stayed to understand why you left?
belgium migration patterns • mobility united states us • dealing with homesickness nostalgia culture shock • leaving home country family far away • understanding justifying explaining decision to le
If you've made a Big Move, far away, even left the country, you're an exception in today's world. How difficult is it for those who stayed to understand why you left?
belgium migration patterns • mobility united states us • dealing with homesickness nostalgia culture shock • leaving home country family far away • understanding justifying explaining decision to le
Japan's 28 National Parks
Covering 5% of Japan's land mass, Japan' s national parks contain the most scenic areas with hiking trails, seashores, hot springs, water-loving monkeys, and even bears.
japan's national parks • forests wetlands seashores coral reefs and wildlif • hokkaido okinawa and ogasawara islands • volcanic hot springs • monkeys bathing in hot springs
Covering 5% of Japan's land mass, Japan' s national parks contain the most scenic areas with hiking trails, seashores, hot springs, water-loving monkeys, and even bears.
japan's national parks • forests wetlands seashores coral reefs and wildlif • hokkaido okinawa and ogasawara islands • volcanic hot springs • monkeys bathing in hot springs
Merrimack Village Dam Cam
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Ocean Guardian School Program
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.
ocean guardian school program • ocean guardians • national marine sanctuaries • resource conservation grant • reducing marine debris
Shark Declines Affect Shellfish
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
Vacation with Cranes in Hungary
Hungary's Hortobagy National Park is a migration stopping place for more than 60,000 Common Cranes. Birds and wildlife make Hortobagy a tantalizing vacation destination.
vacation • hungary • cranes • hortobagy national park • migration
Hungary's Hortobagy National Park is a migration stopping place for more than 60,000 Common Cranes. Birds and wildlife make Hortobagy a tantalizing vacation destination.
vacation • hungary • cranes • hortobagy national park • migration
Attract Beautiful Birds to your Backyard
This article explains the flora you will need to plant in your garden in order to attract wild birds. Find out what to place in feeders and how to provide water to cool birds on a hot summer day.
kids korner • science for kids • science • birds • wild birds
This article explains the flora you will need to plant in your garden in order to attract wild birds. Find out what to place in feeders and how to provide water to cool birds on a hot summer day.
kids korner • science for kids • science • birds • wild birds
Brewer's Blackbird
The eight inch tall Brewer's Blackbird with its pointed beak and black feathers has a purple sheen to its head. Also when the sun shines on the bird it displays greenish irredescence on its body. The eyes of the male Brewer's Blackbird has yellow coloring. In the autumn and winter months the blackbird may have gray edging on its upper parts.
eight inches tall • black • purple irredescense • yellow eyes • western north america
The eight inch tall Brewer's Blackbird with its pointed beak and black feathers has a purple sheen to its head. Also when the sun shines on the bird it displays greenish irredescence on its body. The eyes of the male Brewer's Blackbird has yellow coloring. In the autumn and winter months the blackbird may have gray edging on its upper parts.
eight inches tall • black • purple irredescense • yellow eyes • western north america
Environmental Odds and Ends
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
Science and Environmental News
Science and environmental news is awesome. This article reviews some of the news you may have missed.
scientific news
Science and environmental news is awesome. This article reviews some of the news you may have missed.
scientific news
Silverwing Takes Flight on Teletoon
"Long before the first migration, there raged a Great Battle between the Birds and the Beasts. This was fought to establish the balance of nature and the territorial limits of every species. The bats, being neither birds nor beasts, would not choose sides in the conflict. For this, a law was passed that forever condemned the bats to darkness. One young bat, Shade Silverwing, dared to break the law..."
"Long before the first migration, there raged a Great Battle between the Birds and the Beasts. This was fought to establish the balance of nature and the territorial limits of every species. The bats, being neither birds nor beasts, would not choose sides in the conflict. For this, a law was passed that forever condemned the bats to darkness. One young bat, Shade Silverwing, dared to break the law..."
Dingle Peninsula Without Crowds
Historic sites like Slieve Mish and Burnham House plus Irish gardens, wildflowers, Dingle Town hospitality and traditional breakfasts provide a winning combination.
dingle peninsula • slieve mish • burnham house • lord ventry • irish gardens
Historic sites like Slieve Mish and Burnham House plus Irish gardens, wildflowers, Dingle Town hospitality and traditional breakfasts provide a winning combination.
dingle peninsula • slieve mish • burnham house • lord ventry • irish gardens
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