Illustrated with more than 450 photographs of birds, nests and nesting habitat, eggs, feathers, and wings of over 70 species, this easy-to-use book provides an efficient way to identify nests and eggs of birds on Alaska's coastal tundra. Its range includes the Alaska Peninsula, the Bering and Chukchi sea coasts, and east along the Arctic Coastal Plain past the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the Canadian border. The book is constructed with tough, waterproof paper which will hold up under rigorous use in the field. Written by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ornithologist with 15 years of experience in Alaska, this book is a valuable resource for biologists and naturalists, and a unique addition to any birder's personal library.
Butterfly on Birds Nest with Eggs Greeting Card is measuring 5.5w x 5.5h. Greeting Cards are sold in sets of 6 or 12. Give these fun cards to your friends and family as gift cards, thank you notes, invitations or for any other occasion. Greeting Cards are blank inside and come with white envelopes.
Lis and I were on a hike in Upper Bidwell Park in Northern California when we came across a Killdeer nest with four spotted eggs nestled inside. One of the parents went into its 'broken wing' act that they do to try and lure away any predators that may happen by, like us. :D We of course weren't interested in eating the little guys eggs but we did like the act it put on for us. Killdeer facts: Medium-sized shorebird. Legs moderately long. Neck short. Back brown. Underparts white with two black bands on chest. Size: 20-28 cm (8-11 in) Wingspan: 46-48 cm (18-19 in) Weight: 75-128 g (2.65-4.52 ounces) Sexes look alike. Sound: Loud piercing "kill-deer." The Killdeer is one of the most successful shorebirds because of its fondness for human modified habitats and its willingness to nest close to people. Because they live so close to people, however, they are vulnerable to pesticide poisoning and collisions with cars and buildings. Gravel rooftops attract Killdeer for nesting, but can be dangerous places to raise a brood. Chicks may be unable to leave a roof because of high parapets and screened drain openings. When adults lure chicks off the roof, the chicks may die from the fall. However, some chicks have been observed leaping from a seven-story building and surviving. The broken-wing act used to lead predators from the nest would not keep a cow or horse from stepping on the eggs. To guard against large hoofed animals, the Killdeer uses a quite different display, fluffing ...Video Rating: 5 / 5
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Protects plumbing vent from flying insects, birds and rodents
Easy-to-install
Made of heavy duty stainless steel
Designed for use with four prong plumbing vents only
Camco's Flying Insect Screen PL100 for RV plumbing vents protects your plumbing vent from flying insects, birds and rodents that may try to enter the vent to build nests. This easy-to-install screen will help ensure that your vent stays free from costly unwanted pests.