Sentences with phrase «bird habitat makes»

In addition to offering superb views, Harrier Hill's location next to 92 acres of open meadows providing vital bird habitat makes it a bird - watching destination.

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The 209 hectares of rice fields on IRRI's experiment farm form a mosaic patchwork of different crop stages and varying degrees of wetland habitats, which make them a bird Keeping a healthy rice ecosystem is a target for IRRI on the farm.

All ages Birds of prey and their habitats are fascinating, as are the adjustments they've made to thrive in urban environments.

During this engaging program students will listen to a guided imagery story while sitting in a natural setting; learn the life cycle of a bird through imaginary play and determine what makes a good home for specific native animals as they explore and compare the resources available in forest and field habitats.

UK regulations made pursuant to the EU Birds Directive (originally enacted in 1979, which you can read in its latest amended and consolidated form here) aim to protect endangered bird species and habitats, but do not prescribe any rules about cats or housing or distance from development.

One of the management activities that the park is really focusing on is especially on these woodlands, of restoring the forest floor and make sure that leaves remain, not raking them up and when branches fall, letting them remain in place so that they could decompose, this again because it's going to restore the whole forest system and also it's good foraging habitat for all these wild birds we are seeing here, kicking through the underbrush and kicking through the leaves looking for worms and other insects and other invertebrates.

The agency will publish a draft critical - habitat proposal in May and will make its final decision on the bird's threatened status by the end of the year.

The coastal California gnatcatcher's status as a distinct subspecies makes it eligible for federal protection to keep the bird's shrub - land as habitat rather than a real estate development.

When birds face the destruction of their habitat, some species don't make it while others survive.

To see whether adding additional bird habitat in the form of trees and shrubs (background, above) might make a difference, biologists created a series of computer simulations of the ecosystem in and around a coffee farm.

Your tour price also includes three daytime excursions: A day excursion to a macaw sanctuary; from the lodge & rsquo; s private pier, we set out on a half - day boat tour along the Gulf of Nicoya, visiting a mangrove habitat that & rsquo; s home to many exotic water birds; and we also make a short overland journey to a spectacular lookout point at sunset.

«We'll do everything in our power to make sure this amazing bird and its habitat are protected.»

Elsewhere, climate change - induced drought shrinks bird habitats in Turkey, while worldwide manmade noise makes it increasingly difficult for birds to communicate, creating another means of avian population decrease.

If you are outside the classroom looking at your local environment and habitats there are ID dials to download and make for identifying moorland birds and plants.

Suspicion was aroused when the bird began making repeated visits to Gore's White House office, which is more than 3,000 miles from the owl's Pacific Northwest habitat.

Unfortunately, loss of habitat is occurring all over the US, as well as Central and South America, where migratory birds make their winter homes.

Cat defenders say that the new estimates won't change their belief that cats are scapegoats for bird habitat loss, chemicals used in fertilizers and insecticides, and collisions with man - made objects.

Or — again, if Schroeder is right about the impacts — be aligned with ABC's vision of «an Americas - wide landscape where diverse interests collaborate to ensure that native bird species and their habitats are protected, where their protection is valued by society, and they are routinely considered in all land - use and policy decision - making»?

Game preserves make it possible to drop a dog on the ground in bird - rich habitat at almost any time of year.

Campers will participate in daily arts - and - crafts projects, and work on animal projects like creating habitats for feral cats and making bird houses and pet enrichment toys.

bird feeders and nesting boxes — but as much to compensate for the destruction of habitat caused by the creation of the plot on which their home stands than for the occasional kill that their cat makes.

But most pet birds, especially the medium to large parrots, are not too many generations away from their wild kin, so it makes sense to keep them in a place that closely resembles their wild habitats.

There should be no soap or disinfectant residue left behind, since birds can easily ingest any cleaning or disinfecting solutions in their habitat, making them sick or worse.

Surrounding lush wetlands extends inland 30 kilometres made up of salt water tidal estuaries and creeks which are the habitat of saltwater crocodiles and a vast array of wildlife, such as birds, both migratory and native, many species of fish and animals.

But the gray whale watching is the best in the world and the importance of this area as a major winter habitat for huge bird concentrations can make up for those shortcomings.

The warm, shallow waters make for a perfect nesting and hunting habitat for many birds, and sightings of blue herons are common.

Learn about the 80 species of birds and other fauna, including iguanas, that make these protected coastal and inland habitats their home.

Kloof borders Krantzkloof Nature Reserve, featuring a wide variety of wildlife and birds making their homes in the indigenous forest habitat.

Several different habitats in the area makes it a favorable birding destination.

This tour starts by making your way along the riverside trail leading through habitat for birds, green iguanas and other kinds of Belizean wildlife.

Once I handpicked the birds for every habitat in our game, we had to make sure they would sound natural when the player walked around the environment.

McDevitt's works here show hybrid bird nests and habitats made from unusual found materials as though nature had bizarrely transformed and reclaimed man - made matter for herself.

Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it an appealing destination for such a wide variety of birds.

But in fact their complex behaviour and linked habitat requirements makes these birds extra vulnerable, and European species may be ahead of this global development.

Whether through our research projects like Costa Rica's Sustainable Coffee (working with local farmers to develop and refine coffee growing techniques that are good for the environment and the local economy), or Macaws of the Peruvian Amazon (seeking data to protect endangered birds and habitats as well as promote responsible eco-tourism practices in the region), to name just two, we try to make sure that emerging and developing local economies don't continue along the unsustainable path we've perfected in the US.

You can make your own backyard a sanctuary for struggling butterflies, and by choosing the right plant species, transform it into a habitat that attracts more of not only butterflies, but other helpful and beautiful insects and birds.

Increasing urbanization is making life tough for many birds, beneficial insects, and other species by fragmenting their natural habitats.

As the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico spreads, and as the crude starts to make landfall in thriving coastal habitats, it's a sad reality that more and more sea birds will fall victim to it.

Two designers show how new habitats for endangered birds can be made in the standard brick wall, using low - tech techniques.

Preferred habitat: moist or seasonally moist open places + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 1/2 to 2 pounds of pure live seed per 1,000 square feet, or 3 feet apart for garden accents + + + + Wildlife value: dense growth makes it good wildlife habitat, and large seeds attract various birds; important source of food for ground feeding songbirds and game, also a butterfly larval food plant.

Still, it isn't as easy as saying, «That's it, clear all the people out and don't let them back,» since the human race made the mess, we need to help clean it up — the ani would eventually take over most or all of the bird habitat on this island if left unchecked, and that wouldn't do anybody any good.

Findings from the ABC study confirmed that sustainably managed forests provide healthy habitat and make a significant contribution to the preservation of the five species of birds studied.

The birds abandon breeding areas near tall structures, and the disturbance and fragmentation of their habitat further makes it difficult for them to establish viable populations.