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
plants, along the shores of reservoirs, and gravel roof tops. The least tern is approximately 9 inches in length. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed a plan for recovery that describes and prioritizes actions needed to conserve and improve least tern populations. Listing the interior least tern as an endangered species in 1985 provided this bird with Endangered Species Act protection, which increased the visibility and made it a conservation priority for federal agencies working on rivers within the central U.S. A way that we can also help is by not tearing down the interiors least tern habitat.
The short story, “The White Heron” and the poem, “A Caged Bird” are both alike and different in many ways. In the next couple of paragraphs I will explain these similarities and differences and what makes them unique to the stories.
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.
John Updike’s poem “The Great Scarf of Birds” expresses the varying emotions the narrator experiences as he witnesses certain events from nature. His narration of the birds throughout the poem acts as numerous forms of imagery and symbolism concerning him and his life, and this becomes a recollection of the varying emotional stances he comes to terms with that he has experienced in his life. These changes are so gradually and powerfully expressed because of a fluent use of diction and figurative language, specifically symbolism and simile, and aided by organization.
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.
"Introduction for Creating Habitats and Homes for Illinois Wildlife." DNR. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. .
The animal I chose to make a habitat for is the cotton-top tamarin. From my knowledge, I was able to make judicious choices that would suit a cotton-top tamarin’s likes and dislikes. Zoo exhibits already are equipped with supplies tamarins need. But the picture I drew is how I think a habitat for a cotton-top tamarin should be in a zoo exhibit. Cotton-top tamarin is a SSP (Species Survival Plan) animal who’s critically endangered animal due to deforestation and wildlife trafficking. These animals are supposedly ideal captive animals, but they really aren’t and they shouldn’t be.
In Cold Mountain and "A Poem for the Blue Heron", tone is established in a multitude of ways. These two pieces of literature describe the characteristics and actions of a blue heron, both aiming for the same goal. However, Charles Frazier and Mary Oliver approach their slightly differing tones employing organization, metaphoric language, and diction.
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
U.S. Department of the interior, National Park Service. (2013). Endangered Species. Retrieved from website: http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/endangeredspecies/index.cfm
down into several issues that all tie in together. These include the near extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl, the "business" aspect of logging versus. the environmental aspect, and the role of the government in this problem. In 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed. This enabled the Dept. of Commerce and Dept. of the Interior to place species, either land or.
Dead Birds This movie is about a tribe on the island of Papa New Guinea. They are called the Dani. This tribe lives in the middle of the island. Near their enemy, another near by tribe. They live in little huts made from mud and wood.
8. Taylor, Dan. 1998. Audubon Society Inspired to Action by Bird Die -offs . 17 Jan. 1998 . E-mail . Available bkus@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
While exploring the Gulf of Maine Exhibit at the aquarium, I was surprised that many of the species found throughout New England’s coast are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change. One species that was emphasized in the exhibit is the piper plover, a small bird that lives along vegetated coastlines. As coastal birds, piper plovers require a large habitat near the shore, however, this habitat is quickly diminishing due to rising sea levels. A study conducted by University of Massachusetts-Amherst revealed that over the next century, piper plover migratory habitats in Long Island will have decreased by 5-12% (Seavey et al). The diminished habitat gives Piper Plovers less space to breed, causing some populations to migrate further
Gopher tortoise are ectotherms that can mostly be found in the southeastern parts of the United States because of the sunnier weather in that area. They are known for digging burrows underground that can be 12 meters long and 3 meters deep. Many species live with the gopher tortoise in the burrows that they make for protection against fire, predators and also for warmth during the cold nights and to stay cool in the hot days. Species that lives with the gopher tortoise includes: rabbits, burrowing owls, mouse, frogs and many different types of small insects. Since the gopher tortoise are considered as threatened species, it has become very important to protect them as the burrows that they dig helps to increase the diversity of species in the area. There are also many causes that has led to them becoming threatened such as their low reproduction rate, loss of habitat due to urbanization and the predators that prey on their eggs and young hatchlings. Because the gopher tortoise can only lay up to 8 eggs in one year, protecting the eggs from predators like coyotes or raccoons is crucial for their future population. Also, protecting the young hatchlings is just as important because they are still