Chimney Swifts Chaetura Pelagica Cigars Of The Sky
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Chimney Swifts Chaetura Pelagica Cigars Of The Sky
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Author : Neisha W. Maynard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Chimney Swifts Chaetura Pelagica Cigars Of The Sky written by Neisha W. Maynard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Chimney swift categories.
Chimney swifts (Chaetura pelagica) have been on the decline for the past 20 years (Cink and Collins, 2002) at a yearly rate of seven percent (Kearney, 2012a). However, as a species that helps to control insect populations such as mosquitoes, it is imperative that they stay around. There are several possible reasons for their decline, such as environmental and human causes. Before nesting in chimneys, the chimney swifts nested in old hollow trees. (Davis, 1889). In Connecticut, the Chimney Swift population is stable, but the swifts do not occupy every seemingly suitable chimney (Rubega et al., 2013). Structure of the buildings and environmental factors of surrounding lands were measured to see what effect, if any, they had on where the chimney swifts chose their nest locations. From May 15, 2012 to June 30, 2012, chimney swifts were observed an hour before until an hour after sunset in the town of Willimantic, Connecticut. During observation, the building location was documented if swifts were observed entering the chimney. Building height, location of chimney, material used to build the chimney, and overhanging vegetation were all measured. Distance to urban woodlots, distance to water, distance to roosts, lot size, year built, and property elevations were all measured after the observation period using WINCOG-GIS found on the Town of Windham website (http://www.wincog-gis.org/). The four closest buildings to each nesting site were also measured. Comparative tests such as the Mann-Whitney test and Chi-squared were done using Minitab version 16 comparing nesting and non-nesting locations. Differences exist (5% limit) between nesting and non-nesting locations for distance to nearby urban woodlots. Overall there was no trend between any of the variables that were measured. A total of twenty-one nests were used in this study of which nine were previously unknown. In addition a new roost was discovered. Future studies could possibly investigate the inner structure of the chimneys to help determine reasons that would make one building more suitable for nesting than the other. Social aspects of the chimney swifts may also be affecting nest locations, as they congregate before and after their migration. Movement between roost locations could also be inspected to see if the nesting pair uses the roost during the breeding season.
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America
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Author : Roger Tory Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Peterson Field Guides
Release Date : 2020
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America written by Roger Tory Peterson and has been published by Peterson Field Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with SCIENCE categories.
A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, thePeterson Field Guide to Birdsof Western North Americahas been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update toPeterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to reflect current knowledge in ornithology. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, this guide will include 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii.
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of North America
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Author : Roger Tory Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Peterson Field Guides
Release Date : 2020-04-07
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of North America written by Roger Tory Peterson and has been published by Peterson Field Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-07 with Nature categories.
A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, thePeterson Field Guide to Birds has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, the Peterson Guide is the first edition to include the wonderful and exotic species of our fiftieth state. In addition, the text and range maps have been updated, and much of the art has been touched up to reflect current knowledge.
A Field Guide To Western Birds
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Author : Roger Tory Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1990
A Field Guide To Western Birds written by Roger Tory Peterson and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Nature categories.
"The Birder’s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are shown on easy-to-read range maps.
The Atlas Of Breeding Birds In New York State
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Author : Robert F. Andrle
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1988
The Atlas Of Breeding Birds In New York State written by Robert F. Andrle and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Birds categories.
This generously illustrated, easy-to-use reference gives instant information on 238 birds that are native to New York State. The core of the atlas is a series of accounts of each species, each account including a distribution map with possible, probable, or confirmed breeding. Facing each map is an explanatory page of text that covers a number of topics: abundance, historical and current distirbution, habitat, and nest description and location. On the same page is an illustration of the bird, often with its nest and young.
The Young Birder S Guide To Birds Of Eastern North America
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Author : Bill Thompson, III
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2008
The Young Birder S Guide To Birds Of Eastern North America written by Bill Thompson, III and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This guide to 200 of the most common and interesting birds in eastern North America is written especially for kids ages eight to 12. This fun and lively book provides just the right amount of information for kids who have an interest in birds and want to learn more. Full-color photographs and b&w drawings throughout.
The Armchair Birder
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Author : John Yow
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2009-04-01
The Armchair Birder written by John Yow and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-01 with Nature categories.
While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating lives of the birds we see nearly every day. Following the seasons, he covers forty-two species, discussing the improbable, unusual, and comical aspects of his subjects' lives. Yow offers his own observations, anecdotes, and stories as well as those of America's classic bird writers, such as John James Audubon, Arthur Bent, and Edward Forbush. This unique addition to bird literature combines the fascination of bird life with the pleasure of good reading.
Pete Dunne S Essential Field Guide Companion
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Author : Pete Dunne
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2013-01-08
Pete Dunne S Essential Field Guide Companion written by Pete Dunne and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-08 with Nature categories.
From the award-winning birder and author of Birds of Prey, an authoritative, information-packed guide to distinguishing North American birds. In this book, bursting with more information than any field guide could hold, the well-known author and birder Pete Dunne introduces readers to the “Cape May School of Birding.” It's an approach to identification that gives equal or more weight to a bird's structure and shape and the observer's overall impression (often called GISS, for General Impression of Size and Shape) than to specific field marks. After determining the most likely possibilities by considering such factors as habitat and season, the birder uses characteristics such as size, shape, color, behavior, flight pattern, and vocalizations to identify a bird. The book provides an arsenal of additional hints and helpful clues to guide a birder when, even after a review of a field guide, the identification still hangs in the balance. This supplement to field guides shares the knowledge and skills that expert birders bring to identification challenges. Birding should be an enjoyable pursuit for beginners and experts alike, and Pete Dunne combines a unique playfulness with the work of identification. Readers will delight in his nicknames for birds, from the Grinning Loon and Clearly the Bathtub Duck to Bronx Petrel and Chicken Garnished with a Slice of Mango and a Dollop of Raspberry Sherbet.
Exploring The Other Island
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Author : John Turner
language : en
Publisher: UNET 2 Corporation
Release Date : 2010-12-15
Exploring The Other Island written by John Turner and has been published by UNET 2 Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-15 with Nature categories.
A Portrait Of Astonishing Nature
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Author : Chris Buddle
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2024-03-20
A Portrait Of Astonishing Nature written by Chris Buddle and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-20 with Nature categories.
In A Portrait of Astonishing Nature, 53 works of original poetry and watercolour paintings come together to celebrate the animals and plant life that surround us in our everyday lives. From the elusive Alces alces (moose) to the colour-changing Mustela erminea (shorttailed weasel), each species we encounter deserves the right to survive and thrive. The flora and and fauna profiled in this book have all been found in the Creek 53 watershed, which is in the western part of Hudson, Quebec. Thiis area is home to over a dozen different kinds of amphibians and reptiles, over 60 tree species, 150 or more plant species, and over 180 bird species, and hundreds of insects and spider species. The Creek 53 Conservancy Trust will be the beneficiary of profits from the sale of this book, preserving the land for future generations. You will be amazed at the diversity and stunning beauty of life right on your doorstep. A Portrait of Astonishing Nature is a must-read for any nature lover or budding conservationist.