Sentences with phrase «includes bird habitat»

This thriving example of urban agriculture is one of many surprising sustainable initiatives at the Dizengoff Center shopping mall, which includes bird habitat, a tree nursery, rooftop apiary, and even a bat cave for native fruit bats to call home.

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This hidden away natural habitat on the backside of our property has oak, cedar and Douglas fir trees, wild edible greens (including Miners Lettuce as featured in the recipe below), wild strawberries, Indian plums, wild flowers, and is a popular haven for the local wildlife including elk, deer, coyote, bobcat, and a wide variety of birds.

The Smithsonian Bird - Friendly certification requires a minimum shade cover of 40 %, and the overstory should include at least ten different species of shade trees, with no more than 70 % of the trees being Inga species, which means more habitat remains appropriate for birds.

Goals included reforestation and creation of forest corridors to improve habitat, especially for migratory birds, and working with coffee farmers to re-establish shade trees and convert to organic production.

Birds — improved wetland habitat for waterbirds with a total of 52 species of waterbirds observed across 49 survey sites, including threatened and listed species such as the threatened blue - billed and freckled ducks recorded in wetlands that received Commonwealth environmental water

There, you can read about Hispaniola's great biodiversity, including 30 endemic bird species; the importance of the island to birds that winter and migrate through the West Indies and breed in North America; and the critical role of shade coffee in preserving habitat on an island with a very high level of deforestation.

Reasons for the higher number and species diversity of birds and bird territories on organic farms include better breeding habitats and better food conditions.

The macaw is just one of many magnificent animal species at risk from habitat destruction, including the jaguar, the night monkey, and the resplendent quetzal, Guatemala's national bird.

Our habitat restoration work includes unique experience creating grassland bird habitat on recently closed landfills.

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

Jeff is a Field Ornithologist at Mass Audubon, where he focuses on working landscapes and the habitat management of forest birds, including the coordination of Mass Audubon's Foresters for the Birds probirds, including the coordination of Mass Audubon's Foresters for the Birds proBirds program.

Nesting materials including sticks and rocks have been placed in the habitat this week for the birds to collect and arrange into love nests before they pair up for mating season.

This year's to - do lists include (depending on the sanctuary) removing invasive species; preparing garden beds to attract a variety of visitors, from birds and butterflies to people; cleaning nature play areas; restoring habitats; maintaining trails; and improving entrance areas.

That could include projects such as building new habitat for birds and new fishing access sites for people.

These projects include work to protect water voles in the South West of England from habitat loss and predation by the American Mink; work to safeguard the future of dormice in Cheshire and the creation of wildlife corridors benefitting birds, mammals and amphibians in North Wales.

Then Westerners arrived and bird populations started to disappear more quickly due to a combination of threats, including habitat loss, introduction of invasive species and the arrival of diseases such as avian malaria.

The plan, released yesterday, also recommends numerous measures to address growing concerns about the threat that bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinators face from multiple factors, including pathogens, pesticides, climate change, and habitat loss.

Enduring swarms of biting black flies, numerous flat tires, and even a night spent stranded in the woods with a broken ATV, they also collected a variety of data on habitats where the birds nested, including vegetation density, spruce and fir cone production, and red squirrel abundance.

The adult populations of 10 species, including the spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus) and song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), were doing fine in these habitats, perhaps because they have more food resources thanks to human - provided bird feeders.

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.

Those laws include the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Wilderness Act, which might otherwise slow or delay construction within vulnerable habitats.

Silver Springs State Park provides a natural habitat for numerous species, including 18 endemic and 10 endangered plant species, as well as habitat for resident and migratory birds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, Idaho State University and the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that habitat fragmentation and the addition of makeshift perches such as transmission polls in sagebrush ecosystems are creating preferred habitat for common ravens that threaten sensitive native bird species, including greater sage grouse.

This hidden away natural habitat on the backside of our property has oak, cedar and Douglas fir trees, wild edible greens (including Miners Lettuce as featured in the recipe below), wild strawberries, Indian plums, wild flowers, and is a popular haven for the local wildlife including elk, deer, coyote, bobcat, and a wide variety of birds.

Includes each of the following for all 6 animal groups (Invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds and fish): KWL, reading passages (colorful with actual pictures of animals), reading comprehension (fill in the blanks) with answer key, interactive notebook foldable (correlates with reading passage), diary of an animal writing assignment, place the animal in its habitat.

Includes 24 activities centred on habitats, soils, field boundaries and landscapes and the flowers, trees, birds and minibeasts that live there.

This informational text by Jonathan Alderfer includes pictures and information concerning birds and their habitats.

Hot Dots Standards - Based Science Review Cards Grade 2 Topics include habitats, mammals and birds, sun and earth, sound and light, and more.

«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.

Cats, in their natural habitat, consume a natural raw diet including rodents, small reptiles, and birds, which have high protein value, moderate fat content, and few carbohydrates.

On your fully escorted Costa Rica tour you can expect to possibly see many of the rare Costa Rica wildlife species in their natural habitat including everything from the endangered sea turtles, quetzal birds or scarlet macaw, to the elusive Jaguar, tapirs, or 2 and 3 toed sloths.

The 11 600 hectares of unique environment is true highland habitat, providing home to a variety of mammals including black wildebeest, eland, blesbok, oribi, springbok and Burchell's zebra — and birds, including the rare bearded vulture (lammergeier) and the equally rare bald ibis, which breed on the ledges in the sandstone cliffs.

For nature lovers and bird watchers, Morro Bay Estuary provides a nourishing habitat to more than 250 species of birds, including dozens of endangered species.

Recovery objectives in the recovery plan include: (1) achieving well - distributed increases in numbers and productivity of breeding adult birds, and (2) providing for long - term protection of breeding and wintering plovers and their habitat.

Witness over 200 species of animals in their natural habitat including howler monkeys, crocodiles, sea turtles, tropical birds, and iguanas.

Half an hour Bali Elephant Ride Tour trek along the edge of the valley and enjoy beautiful landscape of our camp including elephant pool, gibbon, local monkey and bird in their natural habitat.

Notable stops along the line include Achanalt, where the marshlands surrounding Loch Achanalt have been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provide a habitat for several rare and interesting plant and bird species.

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

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.

Other breath - taking spots include Guanacaste National park, named after the imposing Guanacaste trees, some over 100 feet high and habitat for hundreds of birds.

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.

While native wildlife includes koalas, kangaroos, birds, sugar glider possums and habitat for the Powerful Owl.

Their large and complicated root systems support a unique swamp habitat that is loved by crocodiles and 57 species of bird, including the roseate spoonbill.

Next, visit Kangaroo Island to see spectacular rock formations, beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, echidnas, goannas, platypuses, rare birds and even whales.

It is therefore possible to observe a variety of animals in their natural habitats, including: Giant Otters, Black Caiman, the majestic Jaguar, the strange Spectacled Bear, the Tapir, the Ocelot, 13 species of monkey, and an estimated one thousand species of bird.

This successful eco-business provides a range of fun tours that focus on the wildlife and natural landscapes of Sanibel Island, including a mangrove kayak tour that journeys through the mangrove forests and observes native wildlife such as alligators and nesting birds in their natural habitat.

In addition to incredible snorkeling and wonderful birding, activities include observing rare manatees, crocodiles and dolphins in their natural habitats.

«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.»

An analysis by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) shows that more than 30,000 turbines overlap with federally protected bird habitat, including 24,000 in the migratory corridor of the whooping crane and 3,000 in breeding grounds of the endangered Greater Sage - GroBird Conservancy (ABC) shows that more than 30,000 turbines overlap with federally protected bird habitat, including 24,000 in the migratory corridor of the whooping crane and 3,000 in breeding grounds of the endangered Greater Sage - Grobird habitat, including 24,000 in the migratory corridor of the whooping crane and 3,000 in breeding grounds of the endangered Greater Sage - Grouse.

In 2014, we continued support of forest restoration of degraded parcels of vital bird habitat at Tapichalaca Reserve in Ecuador, with 20,000 native trees planted on 61 acres to benefit resident birds like Jocotoco Antpitta and migrants including Swainson's Thrush.