If you are interested in bird watching, the Connecticut River is the place to go. With eagles, ospreys and scores of other species, enthusiasts can see them up close and personal under the guidance of the RiverQuest crew and a set of high powered binoculars provided by the staff. The RiverQuest boat has two open decks along with a heated interior with large windows to keep you comfortable when the winds get too chilly outside. The thoroughly knowledgeable staff of Captain Mark Yuknat along with wife Mindy, crew Scott and Cathy provide a wealth of information related to the various species of bird, habitat and environment. During the cruise, educational tidbits help you identify species of bird take to the open sky. For instance, an identifying …show more content…
Ospreys migrate south for the winter months to areas where their food supply will not be affected by frozen rivers and lakes. They settle down in the southern U.S., Central America, South America, and have been seen as far south as Argentina. Ospreys of breeding age are returning north now, to start a new nest or to re-establish a nest they may have used in previous years. There are many Osprey nests along the lower Connecticut River. There is activity on the many man-made nesting platforms along the Connecticut River, in “natural” tree settings and on the top of each of the large navigation aids that mark the river channel. One interesting fact to note about osprey is that they mate for life but take separate vacations. Obviously, they must be on to something. There are 500 acres of protected lands along the Connecticut River, but there are signs of civilization amongst them. During the tour, several landmarks were pointed out including the Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle and the Chester/Hadlyme Ferry. Also seen on the tours are many different hawk and duck species along with fox, coyote, deer and bobcat on the
The Northeast region is the best region because it has a lot of very important, historical landmarks. Also it has amazing products & natural resources that you might love. Best of all we got the most beautiful climates that I personally love and I think you should too.
Have you ever thought about driving over a suspension bridge held up by cables? That’s what the Mackinac Bridge is. With the building of the Mackinac Bridge there has been many positive effects that have come out of it.
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
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The Cuyahoga River received its name from the Iroquois meaning “crooked water” or “place of the jawbone.”(Britannica). Running through about 80 miles of land the Cuyahoga River became a centre of commercial transportation (Britannica). Cleveland, Ohio which is located on the Cuyahoga River was one of America's major industrial centers (Website). Until about the mid 20th century when the lower portion of the river that ran through Cleveland, Ohio became polluted. From decades of uncontrolled dumping of industrial hazardous waste which turned the water toxic(Book) and some of the waste also came from a lack of sewer systems (Website). To make this water even more dangerous the hazardous waste was flammable because it was a mixture of oil and chemicals(Book).
In 1969, the Cuyahoga River (in Cleveland, Ohio) caught on fire because it was “polluted from decades of industrial waste.” Furthermore, after the river set on fire for the final time, the government of Cleveland stepped in to stop the factories’ water runoff into the river. They no longer allowed the factories to have overflow into the river, Although the main problem was fixed for the present, another problem was creeping up: runoff from large industrial farms. Pollution is a serious matter, because if our world gets polluted, it will no longer be safe or healthy to live. The way people eat has a big part in pollution. If they eat locally, or at least try to, they can help cut down on out pollution. The method of Local Sustainable farming
Sidewinders usually live in sandy, desert areas. On some occasions they live rocky areas to hide and capture their prey, forests, and marshes for easy accessible water and different insects to prey on. They prefer to be in open areas, like
My first reason why you should visit Covington, Virginia is because the wildlife is amazing. Since Covington is in the mountains and mostly forest, there is an abundance of animals. There are many different types of birds that live in Covington. With all of the birds that live there, the songs they sing are always in the air. There is also a bunch of fish that live in the many rivers and streams. These fish include trout, salmon, catfish, flounders, and many more. There are some many fish that during the springtime, you can almost always catch at least one fish. The fact that Covington is located in the heavily forested mountain, it makes it home to many peaceful animals like deer, chipmunks, and squirrels.
I spent some time on the pier observing the Rhode River. As I observed the water, I paid extra attention to the movement and speed of the waves. I noticed some capillary waves(figure 7), the wind wasn’t blowing very hard so the ripples were relatively small. As the day progressed and the wind slowed down, there weren’t as many ripples visible. This is due to wind being the generating force for capillary waves, if there isn’t any wind, there won’t be any capillary waves. I saw some rocks close to shore (figure 8) and I immediately wondered whether the water would reflect off the rocks. I waited for about 15 minutes to see what would happen, however there wasn’t enough wind to generate wave motion, so the water barely moved. Staring at the water
Obviously birds have brains but that doesn't mean they can think the way we do. After all, their heads are about as big as my fist. This means they don't just sit at a table and have cookies and tea and discuss their flight plan with each other. According to the passage " How One Bird Makes the Trip " these birds basically " make up their flight plan as they go ". They basically just wing it until they can figure it out as they fly.
For thousands of years dreams of permanently diverting stream water from the Salt and Verde rivers to the arid desert lands of Arizona, through a myriad of canals, would finally come to fruition in the early twentieth century. Flooding and or droughts would always seem to destroy their early attempts at diverting the water. At the end of the nineteenth century, frustrated landowners formed a committee and with the help of Theodore Roosevelt came up with a Reclamation Act that took effect in 1902. This Act birthed the Salt River Project a multipurpose project that would generate hydroelectric power, deliver water, and provide flood protection. The Salt River Project was a dream come true, constructing massive dams and canals, that would supply
Audubon North American Birdfeeder Guide (Rev. ed., p. 150). New York: DK. & Co., Inc. Eastman, J. (1997).14-Crow and Jay Family (Corvidae). Birds of the forest, yard, and thicket. (pp. 127- 145).
Ospreys are a type of raptor. They live all over the world except Antarctica. The species is very well adapted to fishing so they can be found anywhere with safe nest sites and shallow water with lots of fish.
Volume 21. Connecticut: Grolier Inc, 1998. Simpson, George Gaylord. Penguins: Past and Present, Here and There. New Haven, Connecticut:
The Styx also contains large areas of unlogged rainforest. These forests are home to many native species of wildlife, including the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle, the Eastern Pygmy Possum, the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, owls and rosellas. Other features that occur in the valley include limestone caves, tannin-stained Styx River, and several waterfalls. Now to the bad news…