Sentences with phrase «of bird habitat»

Still, it isn't as easy as saying, «That's it, clear all the people out and don't let them back,» since the human race made the mess, we need to help clean it up — the ani would eventually take over most or all of the bird habitat on this island if left unchecked, and that wouldn't do anybody any good.

The impact of the BP oil spill on birds seems to be in the spotlight today... The American Bird Conservancy released a map of bird habitat threatened by oil and Yale e360 has a good interview with

The variety of bird habitats, from ocean coast and inland waterways to mountain peaks, and from rainforests to deserts, can be astounding.

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He was speaking philosophically about the plight of man; that while birds have nests and other animals have their natural habitats, there is no natural place for the children of man to rest their heads.

The intersection of her research on habitat use by migratory birds and her love of coffee prompted her to explore coffee sustainability issues.

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.

There are a couple of choices for those concerned with migratory and resident bird habitat preservation.

The purpose of the watering was to contribute to environmental outcomes such as supporting the condition of floodplain trees, understorey vegetation and submerged plant communities and to provide habitat for bird and frog species.

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

The 209 hectares of rice fields on IRRI's experiment farm form a mosaic patchwork of different crop stages and varying degrees of wetland habitats, which make them a bird Keeping a healthy rice ecosystem is a target for IRRI on the farm.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of trees as a habitat for migratory and local bird populations as well as other wildlife.

Special emphasis is given to the protection of big trees as habitat for migratory and local bird populations and other wildlife species — a requirement not present in SAN's current 2010 standard.

The amount, composition, and structure of shade cover is the main proxy for habitat preservation and the conservation of biodiversity, especially birds, in coffee production areas.

As dawn breaks, the tranquil scene of birds swimming peacefully in their habitat is brutally destroyed by the sound of gunfire.

The emphasis of the show was on standards that preserve bird habitat.

Organic coffee is very difficult to grow without the presence of shade trees to provide habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and other organisms; to provide natural mulch; to aid in nutrient cycling; and to help in weed suppression.

Worldwide, habitat destruction is the leading cause of bird population declines and loss of biodiversity.

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.

But from a habitat and environmental point of view, we will still have a long way to go, as there is a very wide gap between the Rainforest Alliance shade and habitat requirements and those of Bird - Friendly certification.

Every cup of Bird Friendly coffee purchased rewards these farmers for being good stewards of the environment and encourages them to continue conserving Bird Friendly habitat.

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

In the Western Hemisphere, traditional coffee plantations harbor a wide variety of birds, and they are crucial as wintering habitat to dozens of species of birds that breed in North America but winter in the tropics.

A three - year study in Denmark concentrated on the non-crop habitats, such as hedgerows, of conventional and organic farms and their effects on bird populations.

Worldwide, habitat destruction is the leading cause of bird population declines.

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.

(citation needed) Shaded Kona cultivation systems show greater biodiversity than full - sun systems, and those more distant from continuous forest compare rather poorly to undisturbed native forest in terms of habitat value for some 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.

All ages Birds of prey and their habitats are fascinating, as are the adjustments they've made to thrive in urban environments.

Discover different types of birds and their habitats.

Guided by staff, children engage in conversations at their level of understanding about the appearance, behavior, habitat, and adaptations of our resident reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

Some 80 species of butterflies, 164 bird species, 700 plus plant species, and a diversity of wildlife habitats.

Mass Audubon supports the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Nourishment of Dead Neck will 1) restore acres of open sand habitat for nesting birds, 2) provide a sand source to widen the Nantucket Sound beach over approximately 5 - 10 years, and 3) protect the island from breaching.

During this engaging program students will listen to a guided imagery story while sitting in a natural setting; learn the life cycle of a bird through imaginary play and determine what makes a good home for specific native animals as they explore and compare the resources available in forest and field habitats.

He has been a practicing ornithologist and conservation biologist for 30 years, specializing in integrating behavioral studies of rare and endangered bird species with habitat conservation planning.

Mass Audubon advocates for the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Results led directly to control activities focusing on protection of habitat for grassland nesting birds.

The birds, pollinators, land mammals, and marine mammals in Massachusetts have already started feeling the effects of climate change on their habitats and life cycles.

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.

Originally hailing from Delaware, Jeff attended graduate school at UMass Amherst, where he investigated the winter habitat of the migratory Golden - winged Warbler as well as the role of alternative coffee farming in the conservation of forest bird species in Costa Rica.

Jeff is a Field Ornithologist at Mass Audubon, where he focuses on working landscapes and the habitat management of forest birds.

A contingent of residents who live near the site expressed their outrage at Village Hall last month, voicing concerns that the controlled burns that are part of the plan would disrupt the habitat that is currently home to myriad bird and animal species.

Join us inside the penguin habitat to observe these animals up close and learn some of the surprising ways in which Shedd staffers care for these charismatic birds.

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

«We've identified Canoe Meadows as one of Mass Audubon's best opportunities for providing high quality grassland habitat for birds and other wildlife,» said Berkshires Sanctuaries Director Becky Cushing.

While overall habitat loss is a factor in these declines, research also indicates that even fields of sufficient size, if they are fragmented or interrupted by hedgerows or natural windbreaks, will be passed over by the birds, which may view the linear plantings as cover for predators.

Our technical review and assessment of the Cape Wind DEIS primarily focused on the project's impacts on birds and their habitat.