Sentences with phrase «coastal bird habitat»

Mass Audubon and Three Bays Preservation are seeking permits to restore coastal bird habitat on Dead Neck Sampsons Island by renourishing important nesting areas on the island.

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Dead Neck Sampsons Island has provided habitat to rare coastal birds for decades.

His particular interests include marine and coastal habitats, wildflowers, birds, climate change, and alpine ecology.

Mass Audubon and Three Bays Preservation are dedicated to restoring habitat on the island to continue protection to these vulnerable coastal bird species.

The dredging and renourishment project proposed by our two organizations will restore and protect habitat for coastal birds.

As the conference title suggests, participants will learn about both high - elevation habitats and low - lying coastal islands that attract a suite of breeding, migrating, and wintering species — and thus also provide exciting birding opportunities.

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.

«The United States is home to a tremendous diversity of native birds, with more than 800 species inhabiting terrestrial, coastal, and ocean habitats, including Hawaii.

Or discover the more natural sides of town by trying horseback riding in the 354 - acre Huntington Central Park, or by hiking and bird watching in Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a restored wetlands and one of Southern California's most vital coastal habitats.

The pile curves through the landscape, providing habitat for native birds, preventing trailblazing and enhancing the coastal trail.

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

Several coastal lagoons provide a rich habitat for wildlife and birds while the Barrier Reef is about 35 miles offshore from the mainland.

The property provides important habitat for a number of threatened marine species, harbouring a number of species of conservation concern including the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) as well as endemic and migratory birds which reproduce in the littoral forests of cayes, atolls and coastal areas.

The first phase of the Hawk Hill / Battery Construction 129 Restoration and Trail Improvement Project was recently completed with the restoration of approximately six acres of coastal scrub and prairie vegetation, to create improved habitat for declining bird populations and the endangered Mission blue butterfly, and the preservation of the historic resources at Battery Construction 129.

The varied habitat, unique coastal climate, and location draw a rich and diverse array of breeding and migrating birds.

The Coronado Butterfly Preserve is home to native coastal sage scrub habitat, eucalyptus groves and numerous birds and wildlife that thrive in this urban community treasure.

The range is home to a number of important conservation targets which include, but are not limited to, at least 2 marine fish spawning aggregation sites, a breeding population of the endangered American Crocodile, and a number of threatened coastal marine habitats including the greater reef complex itself, beach forests that support several important species of resident and migratory birds and at least 2 species of marine turtles are believed to nest on the range.

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.

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, along forested streams, river bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves turn red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 5 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit attracts these birds; Eastern Bluebird, Mockingbird, Wood Thrush, Fox Sparrow, and Yellow - rumped Warbler

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, edges of streams, river bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous with red and yellow fall colors + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 6 to 10 feet + + + + Wildlife value: flowers attract many pollinators and birds eat the fruit; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae and Spring Azurre Butterfly larvae use leaves as food source

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, along streams, open woodlands, thickets + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: semi-evergreen to dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 4 feet apart + + + + Wildlife value: hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife are attracted to this plant; hummingbirds like the flowers while birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; attracts Cloudless Sulphur; Gray Hairstreak larvae eat the leaves; also a good butterfly nectar source

Preferred habitat: coastal woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves turn red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 15 to 20 feet + + + + Wildlife value: a favorite nesting site for many birds; Fox Sparrows and Cedar Waxwings like the apple - like fruits; butterfly larvae eat foliage; Harvest Butterfly, Northern Hairstreak, and Red Spotted Purple larvae eat the foliage + + + + Note: an excellent accent plant that has several striking features

Preferred habitat: tallgrass prairies, coastal woods, river bottoms, hardwood slopes, lake shores + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves periodically turn yellow in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 20 to 25 feet + + + + Wildlife value: birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; birds attracted include Eastern Bluebird, Mockingbird, Red - headed Woodpecker; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae eat leaves; Viceroy Butterfly larvae eat plum + + + + Note: this tree is remarkably versatile in terms of handling various light conditions and soil conditions as long as it is not sited in a low - lying area.

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, moist thickets, rich bottomlands, edges of swamps + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 5 to 7 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit sought by some of our most known birds including the Robin, Mockingbird, Catbird, and Brown Thrasher + + + + Note: since this plant is deciduous it often looks best in the garden mixed with other more evergreen plants in small groupings rather than large mass plantings; light periodic pruning will help it stay fuller