Articles related to "Wetlands"
Hunter Wetlands Centre, Australia
The 45 hectare, Ramsar-nominated Hunter Wetlands Centre is home to more than 250 species of wildlife and located only 15 minutes from the Newcastle CBD.
• hunter wetlands centre • ramsar nominated wetlands • egret breeding colony • wetland environment • australian wetlands wildlife
The 45 hectare, Ramsar-nominated Hunter Wetlands Centre is home to more than 250 species of wildlife and located only 15 minutes from the Newcastle CBD.
• hunter wetlands centre • ramsar nominated wetlands • egret breeding colony • wetland environment • australian wetlands wildlife
Wetlands: primordial nursery
Witnessing the metamorphosis of a polliwog into a toad serves as a reminder that our vanishing wetlands are both the birthplace of life on land, and an essential link in modern environments.
• metamorphosis • wetland habitats • wetlands • polliwogs • toads
Witnessing the metamorphosis of a polliwog into a toad serves as a reminder that our vanishing wetlands are both the birthplace of life on land, and an essential link in modern environments.
• metamorphosis • wetland habitats • wetlands • polliwogs • toads
What is a Ramsar Wetland?
Wetlands are under threat worldwide. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands exists to protect the world's wetlands for plant and animal species, ecosystems, and people.
• what is a ramsar wetland • ramsar list of wetlands of international importanc • ramsar convention on wetlands • wetlands • birds
Wetlands are under threat worldwide. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands exists to protect the world's wetlands for plant and animal species, ecosystems, and people.
• what is a ramsar wetland • ramsar list of wetlands of international importanc • ramsar convention on wetlands • wetlands • birds
Jackson-Frazier Wetland Park Area
Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an ubran area of the Willamette Valley.
• jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an ubran area of the Willamette Valley.
• jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Ramsar, Wetlands and Wildlife
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized
• ramsar convention • wetland conservation • wetlands of international importance • waterbird refuge • indigenous fish habitat
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized
• ramsar convention • wetland conservation • wetlands of international importance • waterbird refuge • indigenous fish habitat
Importance of wetlands
The marsh at Point Pelee National Park provides an important example of wetland habitat, which is seriously threatened by human use. Why are wetlands so essential?
• point pelee • national park • wetland ecology • wetland habitat • marsh
The marsh at Point Pelee National Park provides an important example of wetland habitat, which is seriously threatened by human use. Why are wetlands so essential?
• point pelee • national park • wetland ecology • wetland habitat • marsh
Silent Wetlands
Wetlands are one of the keys to maintaining a safe, healthy water supply.
• wetlands • ecology • wildscaping
Wetlands are one of the keys to maintaining a safe, healthy water supply.
• wetlands • ecology • wildscaping
A raft turned nature reserve
Over the years our floating raft evolved into a miniature wetland habitat, even hosting a common loon nest.
• floating raft • floating habitat • nature • common mergansers • common loons
Over the years our floating raft evolved into a miniature wetland habitat, even hosting a common loon nest.
• floating raft • floating habitat • nature • common mergansers • common loons
American Wigeon
While researching information about Wigeons I found out there is an American and a European Wigeon. I don't magine there is much difference in the two birds but we'll speak about the American Wigeon in this article.
• american • wigeon • brown • wetland • pacific and central flyway
While researching information about Wigeons I found out there is an American and a European Wigeon. I don't magine there is much difference in the two birds but we'll speak about the American Wigeon in this article.
• american • wigeon • brown • wetland • pacific and central flyway
Chesapeake
In a body of water that touches the shores of the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is a water shed of about 64,000 acres called Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is among the largest and most fertile wetland environments in the world.
• chesapeake bay • fertile • wetland • rich variety
In a body of water that touches the shores of the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is a water shed of about 64,000 acres called Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is among the largest and most fertile wetland environments in the world.
• chesapeake bay • fertile • wetland • rich variety
Foliage To The Rescue! Part 2
Foliage for sunny, shady and wet places.
• leaves • planning • plan • garden • shade
Foliage for sunny, shady and wet places.
• leaves • planning • plan • garden • shade
Guerilla Gardening
Using your excess plants and seeds to spruce up neglected spots in your neighborhood or community with a little help, or not, from your friends and neighbors.
• guerilla garden • weeds • perennials • annuals • self-seed
Using your excess plants and seeds to spruce up neglected spots in your neighborhood or community with a little help, or not, from your friends and neighbors.
• guerilla garden • weeds • perennials • annuals • self-seed
Marsh Wren
They Eastern Marsh Wren breeds from the Atlantic coast to Nebraska. In the western United States the Wren lives there all year round. Some Marsh Wrens breed and live along coasts of the southern Atlantic and Gulf Coast States all year. Marsh Wrens prefer a wetland habitat. Cattails and bulrush are the vegetation that they choose. Whether salt, brackish, fresh water marshes or wintering grounds the breeding grounds are similar. Habitat destruction is the greatest threat to the Marsh Wren's life. Ruining marshes and wetlands as breeding or wintering grounds finds a decline in the wren population.
• marsh • wren • habitat • wetland • population
They Eastern Marsh Wren breeds from the Atlantic coast to Nebraska. In the western United States the Wren lives there all year round. Some Marsh Wrens breed and live along coasts of the southern Atlantic and Gulf Coast States all year. Marsh Wrens prefer a wetland habitat. Cattails and bulrush are the vegetation that they choose. Whether salt, brackish, fresh water marshes or wintering grounds the breeding grounds are similar. Habitat destruction is the greatest threat to the Marsh Wren's life. Ruining marshes and wetlands as breeding or wintering grounds finds a decline in the wren population.
• marsh • wren • habitat • wetland • population
Loss of Louisiana's Marine Habitat
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
• marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
• marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Saving the Okavango Delta
The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area.
• okavango delta • wetlands • ramsar convention • threatened species • endemic
The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area.
• okavango delta • wetlands • ramsar convention • threatened species • endemic
Wildlife in the Pantanal
Brazil's 54,000 miles of wetlands are home to an embarrassment of exotic species as well as creatures that look vaguely familiar--even when they aren't .
• pantanal • wetlands • brazilian wildlife • rainy season • rodents
Brazil's 54,000 miles of wetlands are home to an embarrassment of exotic species as well as creatures that look vaguely familiar--even when they aren't .
• pantanal • wetlands • brazilian wildlife • rainy season • rodents
Creston, British Columbia
Located between Kootenay Lake and Cranbrook, British Columbia, Creston is one of the most picturesque spots in the province.
• creston • fruit • columbia brewery • drive in • wetlands
Located between Kootenay Lake and Cranbrook, British Columbia, Creston is one of the most picturesque spots in the province.
• creston • fruit • columbia brewery • drive in • wetlands
Dam It! No, Wait!
Why do we keep damming rivers? What are the tradeoffs?
• dams • rivers • streams • flood • floods
Why do we keep damming rivers? What are the tradeoffs?
• dams • rivers • streams • flood • floods
Golden, British Columbia
An article about the British Columbian town of Golden.
• golden • fishing • skiing • mountainbiking • snowshoeing
An article about the British Columbian town of Golden.
• golden • fishing • skiing • mountainbiking • snowshoeing
Migration Update
As waterfowl seasons open in the Northern states and Canada, hunters are learning first-hand how local populations fared during the past breeding season. Except for early migrating species like the blue-winged teal and pintails, most hunters are still waiting with anticipation for the birds from “the north.”
• migration • hunters • geese • ducks • wetlands
As waterfowl seasons open in the Northern states and Canada, hunters are learning first-hand how local populations fared during the past breeding season. Except for early migrating species like the blue-winged teal and pintails, most hunters are still waiting with anticipation for the birds from “the north.”
• migration • hunters • geese • ducks • wetlands
Moose: Now Thriving in the Colorado Rockies
Moose were introduced to Colorado in 1978 and are thriving. I feel quite privileged to have had a few peaceful encounters with the largest member of the deer family. Here is some information about these wonderful, big animals and a couple of excellent links where you can learn more.
• colorado • wildlife • moose • wetlands • antlers
Moose were introduced to Colorado in 1978 and are thriving. I feel quite privileged to have had a few peaceful encounters with the largest member of the deer family. Here is some information about these wonderful, big animals and a couple of excellent links where you can learn more.
• colorado • wildlife • moose • wetlands • antlers
Natural history of beaver
The beaver is among the most important animal species in North America, both in terms of its historic economic value and its environmental influence. This large rodent has distinctive features and behaviour that qualify it for this role.
• beaver • natural history • fur trade • environmental engineer • habitat
The beaver is among the most important animal species in North America, both in terms of its historic economic value and its environmental influence. This large rodent has distinctive features and behaviour that qualify it for this role.
• beaver • natural history • fur trade • environmental engineer • habitat
Streaming Adventure Through Africa
Adventure through Africa with the aid of streaming video.
• streaming video • africa • wildlife • inhabitants • wetlands
Adventure through Africa with the aid of streaming video.
• streaming video • africa • wildlife • inhabitants • wetlands
THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
Duck production in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States has soared to new heights in the past few years because of habitat conservation programs and a series of wet years during the breeding season.
• conservation • programs • ducks • waterfowl • wetlands
Duck production in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States has soared to new heights in the past few years because of habitat conservation programs and a series of wet years during the breeding season.
• conservation • programs • ducks • waterfowl • wetlands
The Great Blue Heron
Herons and Egrets are literally, survivors. There is evidence of these birds that dates back 14 million years. The Great Blue heron is one of the largest herons in the world today. It sports an impressive 7' wingspan.
• heron • egret • great • blue • marshy
Herons and Egrets are literally, survivors. There is evidence of these birds that dates back 14 million years. The Great Blue heron is one of the largest herons in the world today. It sports an impressive 7' wingspan.
• heron • egret • great • blue • marshy
The Rat that Ate Florida
giant rats are eating their way across the North American continent
• rats • nutria • rodents • wetlands • marsh
giant rats are eating their way across the North American continent
• rats • nutria • rodents • wetlands • marsh
Urban Sprawl
Sprawl and the disappearance of the rural environment.
• urban sprawl • food • wetlands • species • farms
Sprawl and the disappearance of the rural environment.
• urban sprawl • food • wetlands • species • farms
BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
• ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
British Columbia is a province of majestic beauty, ancient forests and glaciers. For a great ecoadventure be sure to visit this beautiful province on Canada's west coast.
• ecotourism • ecoadventure • ecotravel • ecosystem • international year of ecotourism
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
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Take a moment to stop and look at the flowers or hear the bird song. Linda looks at all those tiny joys which we often fail to appreciate during our busy day-to-day lives, then shows how we can deserve these blessings.
• nature • preservation • count your blessings • protection • bird song
Take a moment to stop and look at the flowers or hear the bird song. Linda looks at all those tiny joys which we often fail to appreciate during our busy day-to-day lives, then shows how we can deserve these blessings.
• nature • preservation • count your blessings • protection • bird song
Going Back To Nature in Singapore
Despite being highly urbanised, there are many areas in Singapore where you can be in touch with nature. Three major natural habitats are highlighted here.
• nature in singapore • rich biodiversity • central catchment treetop walk • sungei buloh wetland reserve • chek jawa on pulau ubin
Despite being highly urbanised, there are many areas in Singapore where you can be in touch with nature. Three major natural habitats are highlighted here.
• nature in singapore • rich biodiversity • central catchment treetop walk • sungei buloh wetland reserve • chek jawa on pulau ubin
Hike The Coast's Largest Lost City
Take a 5 or 9 mile hike over gravel roads and sand through what was once the largest city on the Oregon coast. You'll likely see more birds than people.
• oregon coast hikes • bayocean oregon • lodging on the oregon coast • tillamook bay • oregon coasts largest city
Take a 5 or 9 mile hike over gravel roads and sand through what was once the largest city on the Oregon coast. You'll likely see more birds than people.
• oregon coast hikes • bayocean oregon • lodging on the oregon coast • tillamook bay • oregon coasts largest city
Lesser Flamingo – Pink Wader
The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting.
• lesser flamingo phoenicopterus minor • pink feeding breeding threats • range wetland africa asia • migration chick juvenile • wader food nesting filter
The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting.
• lesser flamingo phoenicopterus minor • pink feeding breeding threats • range wetland africa asia • migration chick juvenile • wader food nesting filter
The Silverton Oregon Garden
Through educational programs and guided tours, explore how the Oregon Garden showcases native Oregon plants and flowers with spectacular beauty and design.
• the oregon garden • botanical garden • environmental sustainability • silver falls state park • silverton oregon
Through educational programs and guided tours, explore how the Oregon Garden showcases native Oregon plants and flowers with spectacular beauty and design.
• the oregon garden • botanical garden • environmental sustainability • silver falls state park • silverton oregon
Climate Change Effect on Waterfowl
Hunters and anglers have long been involved in wildlife habitat conservation. Ducks Unlimited looks to educate about the impact of climate change on waterfowl habitat.
• ducks unlimited conservation • climate change affect ducks • hunting fishing organization • wildlife management institute • studies on climate change
Hunters and anglers have long been involved in wildlife habitat conservation. Ducks Unlimited looks to educate about the impact of climate change on waterfowl habitat.
• ducks unlimited conservation • climate change affect ducks • hunting fishing organization • wildlife management institute • studies on climate change
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
Sandhill Cranes – Grus canadensis
The Sandhill Crane is the crane species most commonly seen in North America. It is found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and eastern Siberia.
• sandhill crane • grus canadensis • natural history • subspecies • whooping cranes
The Sandhill Crane is the crane species most commonly seen in North America. It is found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and eastern Siberia.
• sandhill crane • grus canadensis • natural history • subspecies • whooping cranes
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
What is a Crane?
A description of cranes including physical features, habits, and how they differ from similar birds.
• crane • group of birds • gruidae • wading birds • shallow wetlands
A description of cranes including physical features, habits, and how they differ from similar birds.
• crane • group of birds • gruidae • wading birds • shallow wetlands
Big Birds: The Great Blue Heron
Big, beautiful, and primitive - meet the Great Blue Heron.
• great blue heron • ardea herodias • sapsucker woods • colorado • wetlands
Big, beautiful, and primitive - meet the Great Blue Heron.
• great blue heron • ardea herodias • sapsucker woods • colorado • wetlands
Bringing Whooping Cranes Back From Near Extinction
The International Crane Foundation near Baraboo, Wisconsin was established in 1973 and has played a major role in bringing back the Whooping crane population and preserving all 15 specises of cranes worldwide.
• international crane foundation • whooping crane • sandhill crane • baraboo • wisconsin
The International Crane Foundation near Baraboo, Wisconsin was established in 1973 and has played a major role in bringing back the Whooping crane population and preserving all 15 specises of cranes worldwide.
• international crane foundation • whooping crane • sandhill crane • baraboo • wisconsin
Folks As An Act of Nature
It’s funny how far we’ve managed to distance ourselves from nature. When a hurricane sweeps across Florida, it is an act of nature. A big, aggressive, destructive act of nature. It might also serve as a Johnny Appleseed of sorts, spreading the seeds of an orchid species that has never before grown on the North American continent. But when a gardener brings, from another continent, a new plant species to the garden, such as Purple Loosestrife or Japanese Honeysuckle, well that’s another story, isn’t it? It’s not an act of nature at all, particularly when the results are as disastrous as those associated with these two plants.
• folks as an act of nature • wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • environment • ecology
It’s funny how far we’ve managed to distance ourselves from nature. When a hurricane sweeps across Florida, it is an act of nature. A big, aggressive, destructive act of nature. It might also serve as a Johnny Appleseed of sorts, spreading the seeds of an orchid species that has never before grown on the North American continent. But when a gardener brings, from another continent, a new plant species to the garden, such as Purple Loosestrife or Japanese Honeysuckle, well that’s another story, isn’t it? It’s not an act of nature at all, particularly when the results are as disastrous as those associated with these two plants.
• folks as an act of nature • wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • environment • ecology
Green Heron; Bird of Mystery
It was perched on a pasture fencepost in my yard the time I first noticed it. What drew my attention first, was the beak. To me, it was clearly a heron's beak. The bird appeared dark in sunlight, but I could recognize the long neck when it stretched, then took to flight.
• heron • green • green-backed • beak • saltwater
It was perched on a pasture fencepost in my yard the time I first noticed it. What drew my attention first, was the beak. To me, it was clearly a heron's beak. The bird appeared dark in sunlight, but I could recognize the long neck when it stretched, then took to flight.
• heron • green • green-backed • beak • saltwater
Melaleuca Madness
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the punk, or paperbark tree, has been wreaking havoc on South Florida's delicate ecosystems for over 50 years. Now this aggressive Australian import is being converted into a mulch that will hopefully one day replace cypress in popularity.
• melaleuca quinquenervia • paperbark tree • punk tree • mulch • invasive species
Melaleuca quinquenervia, commonly known as the punk, or paperbark tree, has been wreaking havoc on South Florida's delicate ecosystems for over 50 years. Now this aggressive Australian import is being converted into a mulch that will hopefully one day replace cypress in popularity.
• melaleuca quinquenervia • paperbark tree • punk tree • mulch • invasive species
Preserve America's Woodlands
Man is destroying the natural habitat of our wildlife with over building.
• woodlands • wildlife • deer • trees • unbalance of ecosystems
Man is destroying the natural habitat of our wildlife with over building.
• woodlands • wildlife • deer • trees • unbalance of ecosystems
The beaver: an ecosystem engineer
Beavers are ecosystem engineers, a key species in building and maintaining new habitats. They alter forest succession and play an important role in establishing new wetlands, enhancing biodiversity.
• beavers • beaver ecology • ecosystems engineers • habitats • wetlands
Beavers are ecosystem engineers, a key species in building and maintaining new habitats. They alter forest succession and play an important role in establishing new wetlands, enhancing biodiversity.
• beavers • beaver ecology • ecosystems engineers • habitats • wetlands
The Pregnant Pause or What Do We Do While We Wait for Spring?
Come to Minneapolis and learn more about gardening in new directions from the 3 symposiums offered by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.
• garden symposium • garden design • perennials • wetlands • native landscapes
Come to Minneapolis and learn more about gardening in new directions from the 3 symposiums offered by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.
• garden symposium • garden design • perennials • wetlands • native landscapes
Pests v. Pesticides
Homeowners should be more concerned about the use of too much fertilizer and other lawn chemicals. A Virginia program teaches that too much pollutes and endangers health.
• lawn care • turf • weeds • pesticides • fertilizer
Homeowners should be more concerned about the use of too much fertilizer and other lawn chemicals. A Virginia program teaches that too much pollutes and endangers health.
• lawn care • turf • weeds • pesticides • fertilizer