Sentences with phrase «important bird habitat»

Support the protection of important bird habitat, and be knowledgeable and current with Mass Audubon bird conservation programs.

Not exact matches

The Delta represents an important habitat for resident bird species and an excellent resting, moulting and feeding area for many migratory bird species.

To do the kind of work I do [meticulously accurate studies that portray the birds of the Central Midwest and their behavior], the important thing, much more important than clicking the shutter, is being familiar with the habitat of the species, even the idiosyncrasies of individual birds.

«Spending time in the field with family and friends, with binoculars and bird scopes, reminds everyone how crucial natural habitats are to our environment and how important a healthy environment is — for birds and people alike.

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.

«Arcadia's natural diversity combined with our active management of important grasslands and shrublands provide habitat for a wide range of bird species,» said Keane.

The lands that have been invaded by these species are important winter habitat for bird species such as the Brown Thrasher and the Eastern Towhee.

The lab results suggest that one group of spiders could reward mimicry whereas the other penalizes it, but it's not yet clear how important those particular spiders are to the mimics in their natural habitat — especially compared with other predators such as birds.

If it reaches the ocean, he says, it could impact the North Water Polynya, an ice - free area off the island's northwest coast that provides important year - round habitat for marine mammals and birds.

«Grazed lands play a major, essential role in grassland bird conservation in South America, and this important research reveals that specialized birds may be limited by habitat quality.

Cockatiels are social birds that need space to play, so it's important to choose a habitat that is the appropriate size for your bird.

For keeping birds outdoors in aviaries, it is important to have a place the birds can go to warm up if they are being kept in a colder habitat (or to cool off in tropical surroundings).

However, to ensure long - term health and for more successful breeding outcomes, it is important to try and match a bird's local habitat.

There are lots of saltwater crocodiles and the area provides an important conservation habitat for dugongs, nesting turtles and migratory birds.

Tanzanian and Kenyan government authorities expressed their desire to conserve Lake Natron as an important habitat for migratory birds, especially the lesser flamingos, during their participation in the 2014 World Migratory Bird Day;

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.

Meanwhile sanctuaries such as the La Tovara National Park and mangrove ecoregion in San Blas is «one of the most important winter habitats for birds in the Pacific, home to 80 % of the Pacific migratory shore bird populations.»

Studies show there are 25 times more fish in areas close to mangroves, which also provide important habitats for birds and mammals.

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.

The valley features rivers and streams, rangeland with landraces, mixed forests with oak, pine and olive groves and many economically important plant species, as well as undisturbed wildlife habitats that are home to wolves, hyenas, hyraxes, birds and reptiles.

«And while humans are the species most responsible for transforming oxygen into complaints, it's important to note that other animal life, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, also convert massive amounts of O2 into displeased growls and screeches about their habitats and food sources.»

Ana Paula Tavares, executive director of Audubon New York and Connecticut, said, «New York's shorelines provide a place for people to live, work and relax, while also serving as some of the most important bird and wildlife habitat in the Western Hemisphere.

The infrastructure for development and transmission threatens to fragment forests that protect important watersheds and provide habitat for endangered species and migratory birds.

The wooded land not only is important as a critical habitat for birds and other wildlife but sequesters carbon that contributes to global climate change.

The length of the growing season in interior Alaska has increased 45 % over the last century7 and that trend is projected to continue.8 This could improve conditions for agriculture where moisture is adequate, but will reduce water storage and increase the risks of more extensive wildfire and insect outbreaks across much of Alaska.9, 10 Changes in dates of snowmelt and freeze - up would influence seasonal migration of birds and other animals, increase the likelihood and rate of northerly range expansion of native and non-native species, alter the habitats of both ecologically important and endangered species, and affect ocean currents.11

The wetland, taken under government protection in 2005, is an important habitat for water birds.

Implemented as a punishment for the rebellious Marsh Arabs, the drainage program caused temperatures in the region to rise five degrees Celsius and stripped migratory birds of an important habitat.

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.

Another important habitat for birds, the lake was declared a «protected area» in 1989 but has diminished in size and become quite polluted, affecting not only wildlife but local fishing and tourism industries.

These permanently protected lands provide important wildlife habitat for migratory birds including the Prothonotary and Swainson's Warblers, Yellow - billed Cuckoo and White - eyed Vireo.