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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Star Tern
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on: 21-Sep-10, 03:27:05 AM
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Bird sets record as UK's oldest Arctic ternBy Mark Kinver, Science and environment reporter, BBC NewsA sea-bird has officially become the UK's oldest recorded Arctic Tern. It was ringed as a chick on the Farne Islands on 28 June, 1980, making it at least 30 years, two months and 23 days old. The birds typically live 13 years. This bird's record-breaking status was confirmed after it was recaptured this summer on the islands, located a few miles off the Northumberland coast. Arctic terns' 44,000-mile (70,000km) pole-to-pole migration is the longest known annual journey of any animal... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11375618
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Three falcon day at Montezuma
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on: 20-Sep-10, 08:31:30 AM
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Yeah Donna! Yes, a snag is a dead tree, no branches and a great spot for Peregrines and other raptors to perch. Over the years this pool of snags has been a popular spot for Peregrines.
Phew (!) re "snags" being dead trees - and not traps! I did not know that! Also, BTW... discovered that SNAG also stands for Sensitive New Age Guy (S.N.A.G)... do we know any?? (And in Australia, I think a "snag" means a barbecue sausage... who knew?) |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Looking for the nestbox on the Mid-Hudson Bridge
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on: 20-Sep-10, 04:45:12 AM
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The sign on the bridge even says they're there  The NYS Bridge Authority put up that sign. It sure would be nice if the city of Rochester would put up some signs like this around Downtown. Well, let's git er done! I'm sure someone knows someone that can do this. You know - maybe it is just me and the Irish Experience... but I am not sure I would agree with putting signs up to signal the presence of PFs or any other BoP. It seems like an invitation to pigeon fanciers, egg collectors: "Target! This way!" It may be different when they nest on tall, inaccessible buildings - but here, they choose cliff faces, old quarries. And anyone in the bird world would never tell anyone else where they are. I think I mentioned before that the Wicklow Head PFs had a 24-hour guard on them for a long time. The ROC nestbox might be ok, but it worries me. Of course we want others to learn and share our passion, but I am wary. I'm sure I'll get feedback! |
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Rochester Falcons / Falcon Watches / Re: Twitter
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on: 18-Sep-10, 08:17:39 AM
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As I think about the happy moment of meeting some of you when I am home, I am beginning to note the times at which you set out... ohhhhh dear! So you can actally get up, have breakfast, get a shower, pack a lunch and make flask of coffee.. and still be on the road by 7am?! |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Children's contact with nature decreasing
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on: 18-Sep-10, 07:11:22 AM
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We never managed to knock a helicopter out of the sky (!), but we did manage to break the odd bone... one of our "great fun" actions was to dig traps (we were the Cowboys and Cowgirls... the traps were for the unfortunate Indians... how Non-PC can you get!?). We also had Big Boys and Bad Boys... plus ca change... wonderful memories, esp when a camp was only an old blanket hung over a clothes-line...
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / The Naming of the Shrew
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on: 18-Sep-10, 06:53:19 AM
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We have sweet little creatures here called Pygmy Shrews... but who knew that the Elephant Shrew was related to... well... elephants! Can you imagine that species new to science are still being discovered? How many came and went without notice or fanfare??Camera spots 'new species' of elephant shrewKatia Moskvitch, Science reporter, BBC News
A mystery animal with a long snout has been spotted in Africa, which scientists say could be a completely new species of giant elephant shrew. Camera traps set up along the coast of north-eastern Kenya captured pictures of the elusive mammal... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11345432
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Children's contact with nature decreasing
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on: 18-Sep-10, 04:50:48 AM
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Sadly, today's youngsters are less likely to experience nature than their parents or grandparents did. I can remember all of the activities listed below with great fondness... scrapes, skins, broken bones, stitches and all!
RSPB research shows childhood nature experiences are at a premium
[The] younger generations are missing out on childhood experiences of nature more than their parents and grandparents, according to new research revealed today by the RSPB. The new research asked the public which outdoor experiences they remembered having as a child. Four out of five boys remembered climbing trees and the same number of girls remembered making daisy chains... How many of these do you remember??
Gardening or growing things Pond dipping or looking for tadpoles Climbing trees Building a camp or den Making a daisy chain Collecting rocks, shells or fossils Looking for insects, butterflies or minibeasts Feeding the birds Exploring rock pools on the beach Visiting a farm Swimming in a river or lake The RSPB’s Every Child Outdoors report is available from: www.rspb.org.uk/childrenneednature
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