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One of the most prevalent biodiversity affects in the Sandhills area of North Carolina is the status of the red-cockaded woodpecker, due to the destruction of their natural habitat these birds are considered to be an endangered species (Carter III & Kocher, 1995). The red-cockaded woodpeckers feed off of insects such as beetles, roaches, ants, and spiders found in or around pine trees, the woodpecker makes its nest in an open cavity of the Longleaf Pine which is the dominant type of pine tree in my area. These birds are territorial and non-migrating, they live in groups so if there is one nest, there are sure to be others close by. The main predator of the red-cockaded woodpecker is the rat snake; they can easily slither their way up the tree
Ever since 1973, when the Endangered Species Act came into being, conservationists and private landowners have been debating over whether to preserve the habitats of many endangered species found in unprotected areas (Ligon et al, 1986). Increasing levels of human development has led to the cutting of old-growth forests and construction of roads and other physical barriers to wildlife. These activities have greatly contributed to the fragmentation of wildlife habitat, which has had detrimental effects on the population structure and survivorship of the affected area’s indigenous species. One species that has been affected by habitat fragmentation is the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), a nonmigratory bird with a home range covering most of the southeastern United States (Roise et al, 1990). Habitat fragmentation has led to the loss of genetic variability, nesting sites, and suitable population sizes to support cooperative breeding requirements. These factors have been responsible for the precipitous decline of the red-cockaded woodpecker. Because the red-cockaded woodpecker provides important ecological and economic benefits to both humans and the environment, we should strongly consider enacting a conservation plan for this species.
The common wildlife include southern short-tailed shrew, seminole bat, ringtail virginia opossum, rafinesque’s big eared bat, eastern cottontail, common gray fox, striped skunk, bobcat, white-tailed deer, Swamp rabbit, Eastern gray squirrel, Eastern flying squirrel, Bull Frog, At “Rare animals and habitat include the red-cockaded woodpecker and bald eagles. Interestingly, bald eagles breeding populations occur in the is region of Texas and wintering occurs in suitable habitats across Texas.” (Texas Parks and Wildlife, n.d.) “About three percent of the remaining habitat is considered intact. Bottomland forests around the Red River have been completely converted.
Within the moraine there are countless species of animals that will soon be displaces from their habitant. Many of the creatures are endangered or rare, for example the West Virginia White Butterfly, Jefferson Salamander, Red-shouldered Hawk, American Ginseng, and the Hooded warbler. Putting these animals in zoos, or special buildings is not the answer, because they will not have the surroundings that they are used to in the wild. Also, by building roads in the Moraine, there will be a bigger chance that these animals are run over, or hit by the incoming cars. In conclusion, we should preserve the Oak Ridges Moraine and its animals because they are endangered they can?t live in zoos, and may be killed by the urban environment.
Every day many species are slowly becoming either endangered or extinct and recently an endangered bird species called piping plovers, started nesting on Revere Beach. What would seem as a miraculous discovery, many are averse to their new inhabitants on the beach. Many Revere residents are complaining because the piping plovers now occupy parts of “their” beach. But in the article “Revere Beach should welcome the piping plover” The Editorial Board believes that the presence of the piping plover could be greatly beneficial to the city of Revere and I certainly agree. What led me to select this particular article is my concern for the many endangered species in the world like the piping plover. Human hands have led many species to become endangered
Alden, Peter, Rich Cech, and Gil Nelson. 1998. National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida. New York: Knopf. 2. Brown, Larry W. 1997.
The Atlantic Puffin mates and raises its young in a burrow, usually in the soil between the rocks on steep, ocean-facing cliffs. By nesting in remote locations, the puffin avoids predator detection. These burrows are usually about three feet in length and are curved. In the back of the burrow, the parents make a nest of grasses, leaves and feathers for their young. Occasionally, the nest is left unlined. Often, puffins with designate a specific location for a bathroom. This is usually placed at the bend of the curved burrow. In an effort to keep their young unsoiled, the parents regularly clean the nest.
The idea of writing at any school level or in life is seen more as a grueling task than enjoyable experience. In the novel, Bird by Bird, the author Anne Lamott is speaking to a generation of writers, who may be struggling with the process. The content is rich with stories to help the writer analyze his or her own life to add it to their writing style, a concept that may be hard for some people. Bird by Bird is an effective book, because Lamott includes not only writing tips, but a sense of humor along with life advice.
Sometime, they are effected with some diseases that they carry which eventually leads to their death. They are preyed on by large birds and small mammals, for example the eastern-screech owls, gray jays, sharp-shinned hawks, common grackles, merlins, and red squirrels(9). In addition, gray jays are known to eat their eggs and red squirrels sometimes destroy their nests. Ruby-crowned kinglets are also harmed by the thorns of certain plants, such as greenbrier. Likewise, the sticky seeds of beggar's lice may attach to their feathers. Sometimes, Brown-headed cowbirds occasionally lay their eggs in ruby-crowned kinglets nest, but they usually choose to lay their eggs in the nests of larger birds. During migration, they encounter a lot of obstacles, both natural and man-made obstacles on the way. This leads to die-offs on the way, because most of them collide on high raised glass buildings, glass doors and windows. Deforestation is also affecting them, because the live in the wild and some of the tall trees where they build their nest are being demolished and used for domestic purposes. This may be the reason behind the decline in population for New Jersey. As we see from the total bird count in New Jersey (Fig 7) is declining. This graph obtained from the North American Breeding Bird Survey 1996 – 2013 Analysis show that
Plot Summary: With a turning of each page, author introduces various animals and people, and ask them what they see. Students first meet Brown Bear followed by Red Bird, Yellow Duck, Blue Horse, Green Frog, Purple Cat, Black Sheep, Goldfish, Teacher and Children. Each character sees another in a predictable pattern, which is repeated over and over until a student can join in with a teacher and easily predict the next lines. The creative rhyming finishes with the summary of all the characters that the “children” have seen.
the interior least tern is endangered due to destruction, alteration, and curtailment of nesting habitat. The least tern bird was put on the endangered list May 28, 1985 and has since been on the endangered list. The cause of Channelization, irrigation, and the construction in many reservoirs and pools have been a major cause to the elimination of much of the tern’s sandbar nesting habitat in the Arkansas and Red River systems. The birds can be found inhabiting in sandbars of the Arkansas, Mississippi, and Red Rivers during the summer months while they nest and raise their young. Least terns also nest on artificial habitats such as sand and gravel pits, dredge inlands, dike fields along the Mississippi River, ash disposal areas of power
The Lord God Bird Imagine hitting your head against a tree 12,000 times a day, but never once suffering from a headache. This is a luxury woodpeckers have. Woodpeckers are one of the most amazing birds on the planet because of their uniqueness, ability to avoid headaches, and persistence to survive. Every feature of a human body has a unique job it must perform, as does every feature of a woodpecker. One of the most impressive features of a woodpecker, is the tongue.
Eastman, J. (1997).14-Crow and Jay Family (Corvidae). Birds of forest, yard, and thicket. (pp. 127- 145). Mechanicsburg, Pa: Stackpole Books. Retrieved from: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) [Accessed 3 March 2014]
One sunny morning a friendly lady named Mrs. Majeska which lived a happy life. Mrs. Majeska lived in a small cabin house that sat at the end of one path and at the beginning of another path. The left path leads to the city. The right path led through the woods and meadow that led to the ocean shore.(5). One day she went out to go find driftwood for the kindling and hoping she could find some leeks for her soup. (6).
After waking up with your crusty eyes and sore back from getting up from bed, you wake up to open your cereal box and enjoy a nice meal, but you end up getting a bonus to that when you see the bright and shiny toy of fun, a rubber duck with its opaque smile and bright, white, glistening eyes. If I were a toy in a cereal box, I would be the one and only rubber duck. I would be a rubber duck because they are funny, annoying to some people, and are good companions.
The large ground finches have a higher curve while the medium ground finches have a smaller head and a tiny beak. The place in which the finches live is what changes their appearances and also the weather helps decide the appearance of these finches.