Part C: Species Common Name - Peregrine Falcon anatum (Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus anatum) Common Name - Peregrine Falcon tundrius (Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus tundriu) Risk Status: Special Concern Peregrine Falcon status is special concern as this species was affected mainly by DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) and PCBs (poly chlorinated biphenyls). DDT was used in 1950s and 1960s to control populations of insects. PCBs were previously used by industries. The adult Peregrine
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This Book is Dedicated to: Harry Forbes Winslow III, my inspiration for the writing of both this and Harry the Plum Island Fisherman! He touches the lives of more people than he will ever know. He is one who gives unconditional love to those in his life and has a heart that encompasses everything around him. My four children, Shirley, April, Arthur JR and Danielle, who are the loves of my life. My seven grandchildren, the gems of my life. And above all, to God, who has always provided everything
In their artful description of large flocks of birds, both John Audobon and Annie Dillard are able to utilize a variety of imagery, syntax, diction, and points of views to describe the birds and to convey their effects in a stylistic manner. However, despite their noted similarities, including that of their fiery passion for bird watching, there are many differences in their work that make their individual descriptions unique. Audobon is more concrete and scientific, listing distinct observations
Tripping, Spilling, Falling. These are common problems that we run into almost every day. Problems are everywhere even if we don’t really notice it. In the novel, Lizzie Bright and The Buckminster Boy, Turner goes to Malaga Island when he is told not to. Due to this conflict, Turner becomes accepting and more independent. In this novel, the conflict is that Turner goes to Malaga Island when Malaga is forbidden by his dad, Reverend Buckminster. To the people of Phippsburg, the people living on Malaga
Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga, a city located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, is a place of rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. In this essay, we will explore the various aspects of Wagga Wagga, including its history, geography, economy, culture, and tourism. By delving into these different facets, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes Wagga Wagga a unique and significant location. Geographically, Wagga Wagga is situated on the Murrumbidgee River
TITLE All-Season Fun At The University Of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum LEAD PARAGRAPH The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum is a large park with numerous fun activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and budgets. This beautiful natural space offers visitors a wide variety of sites of both natural and cultural relevance including horticultural collections, effigy mounds, research sites, and 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails. There is so much more to do and learn at the arboretum, so keep reading
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin For mystery novels in particular, the settings are often very important in creating the mood of the story. Describe the setting of this book in detail: paint a picture with words. How did the setting contribute to the mysterious atmosphere of the book? Sunset Towers is an apartment building in which particular people were chosen to live in…even before they decided to buy it. Sunset Towers’s apartments seem to be affordable and made just for the buyer. Although the
Resort destinations can be wonderful places to relax and get away from the stressors of everyday life, however, resorts can also cause major degradation to the environment if environmental planning is not considered in a resorts decision-making process. Hotel Punta Islita Luxury Resort in Costa Rica, a well-known eco-friendly hotel shown in Figure 1, puts in a significant amount of effort ensure that their premises are run in a sustainable way. Punta Islita opened in 1994, and immediately became
use their electric barbecue amenities, take a walk, run, or cycle ride on one of the pathways, take your dog for a walk (on-leash only), walk the stairs of the Treillage Tower where you can see the skyline, wetlands, and Homebush Bay, do some birdwatching, have a cup of coffee from the Cage at Waterview, hire part of the venue for corporate or community events, or even book a room at
Glacier Bay is located in the United States of America. More specifically, it’s in the southeastern region of Alaska, next to the Pacific Ocean. This 3.3 million acre National Park is one of the biggest features Alaska has. The history behind this Alaskan national park is interesting. In 1786, the first european arrived at the glacier region. His name is Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse and he came across with Native Americans living there in Alaska. Later on, Russia declared the Alaskan
What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California? I stand out from the rest for one core feature of my personality. That feature is my persistent desire to further improve and educate myself. While everyone applying to a university wishes to better themselves by pursuing a higher education I mean the statement in a different sense. I remember that before I even started kindergarten I have been drawn to bizarre and unique activities
masquerade... ... middle of paper ... ...rder for birds to feel even more welcome to the site. Because of the size and the importance of the aviary to the whole building, the aviary is located in the middle, leaving space and easy access for birdwatching. In this way kids, schoool, parents and adults are welcome to spend a day watching birds and educate themselves about the area, its history and the environment. A library, a lecture theater and an information desk are included in the centre to
The Salton Sea Introduction The Salton Basin , a below-sea-level depression which extends on the north from Palm Springs , California, to the Gulf of California , in the south. The Salton Sea has undergone historic cycles of filling with water and later drying up. The most recent predecessor to the Sea, that being Lake Cahuilla , last filled this area between 300 to 500 years ago and at one time had a surface elevation above sea level. In 1905 the flooding of the Colorado River was accidentally
Ecotourism in South American Countries: Has the Agenda Changed? In many South American countries, there is a program in effect called Ecotourism. When the idea was initially though of, many of the developing countries of South America, had very poor economies as well as many suffering people. To act as a means of improving the status of these poor countries, the idea of Ecotourism was developed. In essence, Ecotourism is a program that permits tourists to visit and explore countries in South
There are two basic types of ethical judgments: deontological judgements that focus on duty and obligation and eudaimonist judgements that focus on human excellence and the nature of the good life. I contend that we must carefully distinguish these two types of judgement and not try to understand one as a special case of the other. Ethical theories may be usefully divided into two main kinds, deontological or eudaimonist, on the basis of whether they take one of the other of these types of judgement
Monkeys are haplorhine primates, a group generally possessing tails and consisting of about 260 known living species. Many monkey species are tree-dwelling (arboreal), although there are species that live primarily on the ground, such as baboons. Most species are also active during the day (diurnal). Monkeys are generally considered to be intelligent, particularly Old World monkeys. There are two major types of monkey: New World monkeys (platyrrhines) from South and Central America and Old World