Sentences with phrase «by golden eagles»

The decline was due primarily to predation by golden eagles (which had moved in to fill a niche in the ecosystem that had been vacated by loss of bald eagles due to the pesticide DDT) and a canine distemper outbreak on Santa Catalina Island.

The primary threats causing these devastating declines were predation by golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) on the northern Channel Islands, canine distemper virus (CDV) on Santa Catalina Island, and collision with vehicles on San Clemente and San Nicolas Islands (2)(8).

Feral pigs facilitate hyperpredation by golden eagles and indirectly cause the decline of the island fox.

On San Miguel, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands at Channel Islands National Park, the decline was attributed to predation by golden eagles.

The island foxes on San Miguel Island were reduced to only 15 individuals because of predation by golden eagles.

It would therefore be necessary to implement longer - term actions that would prevent sustained use of the islands by golden eagles.

Additional Threats Predation by golden eagles was the primary mortality factor for foxes on the northern Channel Islands, but there were other threats as well.

On March 5, 2004, four of the six subspecies of island fox endemic to the California Channel Islands were listed as endangered following catastrophic population declines of over 90 percent, due primarily to predation by golden eagles on the northern Channel Islands and a canine distemper outbreak on Santa Catalina Island.

The fox's population decreased dramatically following the colonization of the Channel Islands by the Golden Eagle.

In addition, predation by the golden eagle and human activities devastated fox numbers on several of the Channel Islands in the 1990s.

During the December «From Shore to Sea» lecture National Park Service Wildlife Biologist, Tim Coonan, discussed the latest efforts to save the endangered island fox following a severe, over 90 % decline in the population caused by golden eagle predation.

Not exact matches

Some of its key projects include the Golden Eagle development in the North Sea, which should start producing oil by the end of this year.

He says it took time to make sure all the criteria were met and that the permit was in accordance with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which allows bald eagles to be used by Native Americans in religious ceremonies.

On several of my trips across Russia on the Golden Eagle train, the dining car chefs cooked a special Ukrainian meal that began with an appetizer of salo, thin slices of cured raw pork fat garnished with fresh, very hot, red or green peppers and accompanied by shots of fiery Pertsovka, pepper - spiked vodka that tastes like high - octane serrano juice.

Golden Eagle Distributors, a premier distributor of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages throughout the state of Arizona since 1974 was recently acquired by Hensley Beverage Company out of Phoenix.

In an interview with the Brooklyn Eagle, state Sen. Marty Golden (R - Bay Ridge - Southwest Brooklyn) said the BQE is in such bad shape, particularly in the section located in Brooklyn Heights, that a ban on trucks could become necessary by the year 2025.

Since her inception in 1941 in DC comic books with her patriotic red bustier embossed with a golden eagle and blue shorts with white stars, Wonder Woman has become a symbol of female empowerment in a comic book world dominated by male superheroes like Batman, Superman and Iron Man, and by male fans.

«Golden eagles aren't the only species affected by these energy projects, but they grab people's imaginations,» said Professor Fedy.

Golden eagles, like most birds, will breed only with their own species, the result being a third, smaller golden eagle that can be diagnosed as such from a distance by checking off a short, satisfying list of physical identiGolden eagles, like most birds, will breed only with their own species, the result being a third, smaller golden eagle that can be diagnosed as such from a distance by checking off a short, satisfying list of physical identigolden eagle that can be diagnosed as such from a distance by checking off a short, satisfying list of physical identifiers.

Last October he wrote the Bureau of Indian Affairs that, «decades of killing of so many golden eagles by the wind industry is having a profound negative impact.

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We love the ones known for their absurd declarations and comical per for mances, the dictators who marry forty women and have twice as many children, who sit on golden thrones shaped like eagles, declare themselves minor gods, and are surrounded by rumors of incest, cannibalism, sorcery, and magic.

As we work our way across the Golden Gate Bridge and over to Lands End, we find another exciting project, at Eagle's Point (by the 32nd Avenue entrance to the park).

By its own admission, the Golden Eagle Trans - Siberian Express is effectively a luxury hotel on rails.

Golden eagle did not colonize the islands until their larger fish - eating relatives were wiped out by DDT, hunting, and egg collection.

Retrace «The Silk Road» - one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, travelling by luxury train, the Golden Eagle Trans - Siberian Express, from Russia to China.

It is part of an ongoing program to return the park to its native state by removing, alive or dead, such nonnative interlopers as sheep, burros, rabbits, pigs and golden eagles.

Golden eagles had not always lived on the Channel Islands, but were attracted there by the introduction of wild pigs (Sus scrofa)(9).

The project is part of an ongoing effort to return the national park to its native state by removing nonnative interlopers such as sheep, burros, pigs and golden eagles.

You can detour to visit Independence Mine Historical State Park or just enjoy the rushing river alongside the road while being surrounded by mountains filled with falcons and golden eagles.

«I like to think that «where a roller coaster used to stand» refers to Playland by the Beach next to the Cliff House, and this eagle is one of the dozens that migrate past Hawk Hill each fall,» says Allen Fish, director of our Golden Gate Raptor Observatory — which does most of its work on and around Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands.

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The Golden Eagle, in all its regal power, with chilling claws and a sharp beak, is portrayed concisely by Nelson Loskamp.

The study, conducted by six U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff biologists, showed that at least 27 golden eagles perished at 13 California wind turbine facilities between 1997 and June 2012, with a startling rise in reported mortalities in 2011.

The groups — the American Bird Conservancy and the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance — told the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a 15 - page letter released Wednesday that between 46 and 64 golden eagles would likely be killed every year by the spinning blades of 1,000 wind turbines planned by the Power Company of Wyoming.»

But most of us are puzzled that so few «environmentalists» and FWS «caretakers» express concern about the countless bald and golden eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, ducks, geese, bats and other rare, threatened, endangered and common flying creatures imperiled by turbine blades.

My own estimates for California are now in the range of 500 - 700 golden eagles, with about 100 being killed by wind farms each year.

It is well known that many golden eagles get killed by wind turbines.

One report estimates that over 100 golden eagles and 300 red tailed hawks are killed yearly by wind turbines -LSB-...]

Duchamp warns that golden eagles too are at risk in Kern County, as many wind turbines will be placed in their breeding ranges and dispersion areas, the latter being hunting grounds shared by young eagles, like Altamont Pass in Northern California.

The company will also pay $ 100,000 in restitution to the State of Wyoming, and perform community service by making a $ 160,000 payment to the congressionally - chartered National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, designated for projects aimed at preserving golden eagles and increasing the understanding of ways to minimize and monitor interactions between eagles and commercial wind power facilities, as well as enhance eagle rehabilitation and conservation efforts in Wyoming.

In the western United States, golden eagles may be particularly susceptible to wind turbine blade collision by wind power facilities constructed in areas of high eagle use.

A study in September by federal biologists found that wind turbines had killed at least 67 bald and golden eagles since 2008.

The charges stem from the discovery of 14 golden eagles and 149 other protected birds, including hawks, blackbirds, larks, wrens and sparrows by the company at its «Campbell Hill» and «Top of the World» wind projects in Converse County between 2009 and 2013.

• With steel traps, wire snares and poison, agency employees have accidentally killed more than 50,000 animals since 2000 that were not problems, including federally protected golden and bald eagles; more than 1,100 dogs, including family pets; and several species considered rare or imperiled by wildlife biologists.

In fact, reports show that wind farms were responsible for the deaths of at least 67 bald or golden eagles from 2008 - 2013, and a study by government biologists predicts that number is probably much higher.

Tip o» the hat to Mark DuChamp (World Council for Nature) Tim Pauling — The Press and Journal — November 3, 2014 Environmentalists and anti-windfarm campaigners suspect a cover - up over the number of golden eagles killed by wind turbines.

SEATTLE — This week, CINE announced the winners of the highly regarded Golden Eagle Award, which included three music videos from the newly released Second Step program by Seattle nonprofit Committee for Children.