Sentences with phrase «wild birds use»

Though most have never lived in the wild, they never lose the instinct and adaptation that wild birds use out of necessity.

Not exact matches

The provision of structures providing food and shelter, and the lack of pesticide use, attract new or re-colonizing species to the organic area (both permanent and migratory), including wild flora and fauna (e.g. birds) and organisms beneficial to the organic system such as pollinators and pest predators.

According to Defra, exemptions in the Hunting Act allow the following activities to take place in limited circumstances: stalking and flushing out; use of a dog below ground, in the course of stalking and flushing out, to protect birds being kept or preserved for shooting; hunting rats and rabbits; retrieval of hares which have been shot; falconry; recapture of wild mammals; and research and observation.

The researchers then compared the expression of all genes in six parts of the brain of the two bird species using state - of - the - art molecular techniques, including next - generation sequencing — the first time these tools have been used to find brain properties related to innovation and problem - solving in wild birds.

When University of Utah biologists set out cotton balls treated with a mild pesticide, wild finches in the Galapagos Islands used the cotton to help build their nests, killing parasitic fly maggots to protect baby birds.

A permanent station floating nearby could offer a variety of tourist attractions, such as wild zero - gravity versions of ball - and - stick sports, or even the possibility of a visitor flying like a bird though large open spaces using wings strapped to the arms.

The researchers used the remaining captive wild birds to discipline the youngsters.

Although this bird is extinct in the wild, almost all of the captive adults and nearly half of the captive juveniles the scientists tested used sticks and other objects to retrieve food from hidden locales, often altering the tool materials to do so.

«Despite decades of fieldwork, however, very little is known about how they make and use their foraging tools in the wild, which is largely owing to the difficulties in observing these shy forest birds.»

These South Pacific birds build tools out of twigs and leaves that they use to root out food, and they're the only non-humans that make hooked tools in the wild, write the authors of a study published Wednesday in the journal Biology Letters.

As a young man, I used to go to our public library to look at and wonder about this wild pigeon that is no longer here... I would love nothing more than to be a part of the propagation and training of these new birds.»

Because ravens typically do not use tools in the wild, and bartering is not one of their known natural behaviors, the findings provide evidence that these birds possess complex cognitive skills that can be flexibly applied to novel situations.

The application of the pan-paramyxovirus RT - PCR assay was further evaluated using specimens from wild migratory birds.

Screening of 847 wild birds in the Netherlands revealed 8 paramyxoviruses, detected using the fragment analysis method.

I lived in Holland for a while and a traditional dish there was stamppot (kale and spicy sausage with lots of other root veggies); my Irish grandmother made a mean Irish Stew (lamb, lots of root veggies and pearl barley when available) All animals of course would be pasture grazed and free ranging to use their own intuition and graze on rich herbs, wild thyme and clover and bird's - foot trefoil.

In the Classroom: Using Thunder Birds, by Jim Arnosky, and Wisdom, the Midway Albatross, by Darcy Pattison, as mentor texts, ask students to observe birds in the wild by visiting a bird webcam onBirds, by Jim Arnosky, and Wisdom, the Midway Albatross, by Darcy Pattison, as mentor texts, ask students to observe birds in the wild by visiting a bird webcam onbirds in the wild by visiting a bird webcam online.

Besides offering a mix of wild bird feed, stores should offer some feeders, perhaps hung above the food for efficient use of space.

The second argument pet stores use against carrying wild bird products is because it's thought that customers buy these items from big - box stores and not from pet stores.

«When consumers write in to our wild bird food company, they often use the term «my birds,»» says Gleason.

When you use Wagner's you receive the benefit of over 100 year's experience in formulating products that Wild Birds love.

This is used to prove that the bird was not an illegally trapped wild animal.

Meats and Organs: Duck, Lamb, Beef, Rabbit, Venison, Wild game birds such as Pheasant or Partridge, Chicken — chicken necks, thighs, wings and even feet are great choices (chickens have softer bones, but you should still be careful about bones), Whole fish like Trout, Salmon, Haddock (you can even freeze raw fish meat and feed it as a treat), Offal such as liver, kidneys and so on are excellent but incredibly rich so use these very infrequently.

Petface Wild Bird seed blends are made to our own specification using carefully selected ingredients here in the UK.

All year we volunteer at the Wild Bird Fund in Manhattan, use our car to make rescue or release runs as well as donating our home and time to care for these demanding little creatures.

Expanded dog and cat food categories including raw, limited ingredient and freeze - dried • New types of dog and cat treats including grain - free, freeze - dried and grass treats • Calming products used on pets • BPA - free products • Pet - monitoring systems / cameras • Lightweight litter and litter mats • Recycled newspaper scratching posts • Recovery suits for wound protection • Pet doors with microchip sensors • Interactive feeders • The importance of pet products made in the USA • How often dogs are walked • Amount spent on wild bird feed in the past 12 months

The goal here is to make the puppy comfortable with and used to being outdoors, seeing wild birds and animals, and to teach the puppy to keep an eye on you.

Retailers that offer wild bird food should also stock feeders, as well as the many accessories used to mount the feeders and keep away unwanted pests like squirrels — although there are feeders just for squirrels, too.

Be sure to use signs to highlight the food and feeders — for example, post a sign that says, «Ask Us How Our Wild Bird Feed Will Save You Money and Bring in More Birds!»

They are effective for attracting wild birds and used as a foraging treat for backyard poultry.

Birds are adaptable and can live well even if their surroundings are not ideal for them, but they will stay healthier and live longer kept in conditions close to what they are used to in the wild.

«Developing specific categories within the wild bird departments has helped hundreds of retailers increase their sales using bright, colorful signage clearly indicating what products are available in that section,» she explains.

Wingscapes Birdcam Pro The Wingscapes BirdCam Pro is an easy - to - use, weatherproof, motion - activated digital camera that is designed to take pictures and video of wild birds on a feeder or birdhouse.

Edward «Anthony» D'Avanzo II, president of sales and marketing Kaylor of Colorado Pet Nutrition, along with Janet Harrison - Lagarenne, marketing consultant, and Michael Guarino, creative / branding consultant, echo the sentiment and even use the term «wild bird pet parent» to describe their customers who feed wild birds.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a field trial permit or commercial dog training permit is required to use wild or pen - raised game birds, game animals, coyotes, furbearing animals or other wildlife in a field trial or in training dogs on a commercial basis.

To attract a wide variety of birds, use varied seed types such as black oil sunflower seed, wild bird mixed seed and nyger seed bells.

The index will comprise facts and figures, ranging from housing to wild bird populations, which can be used to judge the government's progress.