Sentences with phrase «hunting water birds»

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Soon after he discovered it, the bird fledged — it left the colony and embarked on a 2,000 - to 3,000 - mile hunting journey to the southern edge of the Pacific through hostile, predator - filled waters.

He re-told the familiar tale of the evolution of land animals from ancient fish, and then considered the return of various groups of reptiles, birds and mammals to an aquatic existence: ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, crocodiles, sea - snakes, penguins, whales, dolphins and porpoises, manatees and dugongs, and seals — as well as polar bears, otters and water voles, who hunt in water.

Married with the direct environmental impacts, the indirect co-benefits created include improved air and water quality and quantity, job training and creation of jobs, lessening of extreme weather patterns, storm protection, pest control, increased recreation and tourism through bird watching, hunting, and fishing, and the creation of new technology.

Her only companions are the scientists studying there, odd and quirky refugees from the mainland living in rustic conditions; they document the fish populations around the island, the bold trio of sharks called the Sisters that hunt the surrounding waters, and the overwhelming bird population who, at times, create the need to wear hard hats as protection from their attacks.

The Irish Water Spaniel dog was bred to be a hunting retriever able to find and retrieve downed birds in ice - cold water as well as on Water Spaniel dog was bred to be a hunting retriever able to find and retrieve downed birds in ice - cold water as well as on water as well as on land.

The Standard Poodle (the largest variety) was developed as a gun dog or water retriever for use in waterfowl hunting, particularly duck and upland bird hunting.

Golden retrievers, a large strong breed with water - repellent coat, are good at hunting waterfowl such as ducks and other birds.

This is an important command for those of you that will be hunting out of a blind when the birds are coming in and you don't want your dog to distract the birds and possibly scare them to another field or body of water.

If your cat shows an interest in hunting your bird, try giving her a quick spritz with a water bottle.

Because they were developed as bird dogs with energetic hunting abilities in water and field settings, most sporting dogs require regular exercise.

It was used for hunting small game and birds (retrieving on land and water), eliminating vermin, and herding cattle and sheep.

Other updated accessories for hunting dogs can be seen in any dog supply catalogue or website that show wide choices of leads, leashes, whistles, gear bags, water and food dishes, identification collars, anti-barking collars, blank pistols for training, tick and flea repellant, shampoos, training bird carriers, pigeon and game bird pens, cedar ribbon dog bedding, and canine first aid kits.

Known as one of the best bird dogs, the English Springer Spaniel is great at hunting on land, in water, and in brush.

This dog is the best for all - around small game and water bird hunting because of its double coat which allows it to repel water and retain warmth.

They were originally bred for bird hunting and water retrieving, and have been trained to bring supplies to soldiers wounded in battle.

The Kerry Blue was originally bred for hunting small game and birds, and for retrieving from land and water.

However, early accounts of Airedales hunting also regularly included references to the breed's abilities as a gun dog, used to flush and retrieve a variety of upland birds and water fowl.

The Shorthair is a cross between a variety of German hunting hounds and the Pointer; she has a superb nose and is mostly used for upland bird hunting, although she'll willingly jump into water to retrieve if need be.

The Hunting / Working Committee did not think the Airedale fit into any of these three categories, believing instead that the best way to truly test a hunting Airedale was to test the breed's skill at hunting fur, upland birds and water fowl, a three - in - one gun dog test.

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

Our first stop at a picturesque spot, called Honeymoon cove, on Punta Arena on Isla Danzante was a prelude to what we would encounter the rest of the week: Clear waters, views of the sharp jagged features of surrounding volcanic isles and birds on the hunt for prey.

Shorebirds, frigate birds, and Jabiru storks hunt in the rich coastal waters.