Sentences with phrase «local bird of prey»

I predict a major decline has occurred in all the local bird of prey populations in the vicinity of every wind turbine farm in North America.

Importantly, the study shows that a wide variety of cuckoos have adapted different plumage patterns depending on the area they inhabit so that they match a local bird of prey species.

New research shows that cuckoos have striped or «barred» feathers that resemble local birds of prey, such as sparrowhawks, that may be used to frighten birds into briefly fleeing their nest in order to lay their parasitic eggs.

Not exact matches

The monophyly of Afroaves was the only case of 100 % BS in the ExaML TENT that conflicted with the MP - EST * TENT tree and involved a local shift in the owl with mousebirds and Accipitrimorphae birds of prey.

You might find your local farm attraction has reptiles or birds of prey, again opening up the possibilities of a more hands - on learning opportunity.

Some are not pets at all, like birds of prey, local wildlife or even exotic creatures.

«This was clearly not realistic, as the estimated maximum numbers of birds killed typically exceeded breeding density and productivity combined, such that the prey populations studied would probably have gone extinct rapidly at a local level or acted as a major sink for birds immigrating from neighbouring areas.»

It began when she volunteered in a special needs classroom with 2 therapy dogs and has continued, with raising 5 puppies for service dog organizations and helping at a birds of prey rehabilitation facility.Currently, Margaret and her dog Napa, visit the local children's hospital, as well as being an active member of Hope Animal - Assisted Crisis Response.

Felines accompanying their human companions have gone on to prey on the local wildlife, and they have been blamed for the global extinction of 33 species.Jan 29, 2013 How many birds are killed by cats every year?

Here are a few things you may want to consider here in Dullstroom: Fly - Fishing lessons and rod hire, Horse riding, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Bird of Prey, iCreate - arts and crafts workshops and session, Anvil Ale - local Brewery, Wild about Whisky - offer great whisky tasting and pairing as well as gin tasting and a wide gin selection; Mountain Biking Club, Bric - a brac shopping, Restaurants and deli's, golf — Highlands Gate Golf Estate.