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Owls are fascinating birds known for their unique appearances and ability to catch prey in the dark of night. There are different types of owls all over the world, and some are considered to be larger than others. This article will teach about ten of the largest owls in the world and their significance. 1. The Great Horned Owl The great horned Owl is one of the largest owls in North America. It has a wingspan of up to five feet and can weigh up to four pounds. Great horned owls are found...

Birds nesting around your home? 🐦🏡 You might find them near porch lights, rafters, or plant pots. What should you do? Check out our guide on handling birds' nests at home! #HomeTips #Wildlife #SoldByCyndal #BirdsNestCare #AmarilloRealtor #AmarilloRealEstate

Spring is here, and so is breeding bird season! Katharine Scotton (she/her) and Kaitlyn York recently led a workshop on birding skills in preparation for the season. On this occasion, PGL staff were joined by Indigenous Monitors from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. We were fortunate to conduct the workshop just west of K’iyáxn, on the traditional territories of First Nations: xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), tə səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), S’ólh (Stó:lō), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla. Participants refreshed their observational skills using sight, sound and behaviour. A highlight of the morning was witnessing a Cooper’s hawk constructing a nest! Breeding season for songbirds in BC begins in early March and carries on through August. Raptors and herons begin breeding and nest building as early as January and may be sensitive to disturbance through to the end of September. Birds may construct nests or lay eggs in various habitats, some of which may be surprising. Nests may occur on telephone poles, rarely used buildings, gravel parking lots, or window ledges, in addition to vegetated landscapes. As a best practice, it is always recommended that vegetation clearing, disturbance and demolition be avoided during the breeding bird season. #birdsurvey #environmentalplanning #breedingbirds #birdnerds #birdnestingseason #nerdybynature #biologicalservices

Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are indeed big cats, but they belong to a separate genus (Acinonyx) from the other big cats (Panthera). While they share many physical and behavioural characteristics with other big cats, cheetahs are unique in several ways: 🐾Speed: Cheetahs are the fastest land animal on Earth, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph (113 km/h). 🐾Body structure: Cheetahs have a slender build, long legs, and a flexible spine, allowing them to cover ground quickly. 🐾Coat: Cheetahs have a distinctive yellowish-brown coat with black spots, and a white belly. 🐾Hunting style: Cheetahs use their speed to chase down prey, rather than ambush tactics like other big cats. 🐾Social behaviour: Cheetahs are typically solitary animals, only coming together for mating. 🐾Vulnerability: Cheetahs are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Despite their differences, cheetahs are still considered big cats, and their impressive speed and agility make them a fascinating and iconic species. #bigcats #cheetahs #wildlife #proudforester #Day19ofconsistencywithtechsisi.

Discover Fascinating Facts About Belted Kingfishers! Belted Kingfishers are captivating birds known for their distinctive features and behaviors. * With their top-heavy physique and energetic flight, Belted Kingfishers exude self-importance as they patrol rivers and shorelines. * They nest in burrows along earthen banks and feed primarily on aquatic prey like fish and crayfish. * Males sport one blue band across their white breast, while females boast a blue and chestnut band. * Female Belted Kingfishers are more brightly colored than males, a rare occurrence among bird species. * During breeding season, pairs defend territories against other kingfishers along streams. * Nest burrows slope upward to prevent water entry and can range from 1 to 8 feet in length. * Nestling kingfishers have acidic stomachs to digest bones and fish scales, but switch to regurgitating pellets as they mature. * These birds have a wide range, appearing in places like the Galapagos Islands and Greenland. * The oldest known kingfisher fossil is 2 million years old, discovered in Florida. Call to Action: Engage with this post by sharing your thoughts or experiences with Belted Kingfishers! Let's learn more about these fascinating birds together. 🐦💭 #BeltedKingfisher #NatureFacts #Wildlife #DiscoverMore

Do you have VIP entrances to your home? Louvered gable vents like the one shown in this photo are a common entry point into your home for VIPs (Very Inconsiderate Pests). Wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, rodents, and reptiles will commonly use them to gain access to your attic space. The problem is in their design at the factory. Many of these vents have a fiberglass screen backer, which is great at keeping out bees, wasps, hornets, and stink bugs, but not so great at keeping out motivated wildlife with teeth and claws. Huntsman Wildlife installs a Louvered Vent Guard (LVG) product made in the United States to high exacting standards. Made using powder coated 20 gauge galvannealed expanded steel. This is perfect for durability, corrosion resistance, and proper ventilation. With a limited 5 year install warranty and a limited lifetime material warranty, we promise nothing except fresh air is getting into your attic space. Not even wasps and stink bugs can get in. Send us a message today to get on our install calendar for the next two weeks before the squirrels and raccoons in your neighborhood try to move into your attic through your unprotected gable vents to have their spring litters. #wildlifecontrol #wildlifemanagement #animalcontrol #animalremoval #pestcontrol #wildliferemoval #pestremoval #protectcincy #cincinnati #animaldamage #wildlifedamage #pestdamage #ohio #cinci #cincy #cincylocal #cincylife #cincyrealestate #localcincinnati #513_cincinnati #familybiz #huntsmanwildlife

There ya have it folks... So, let me see if i can get this straight... The parents decide to put themselves along with their child in danger, and when danger comes calling like danger does, they ditch their child to dodge danger! Pretty pathetic if you ask me! Bison are big, bad and don't take any crap from anyone, so leave them alone. Simple statement, right? Nope. Sometimes I wonder if Tourons speak or read a different language. Time and time again, the rules are repeated. There are signs that tell you to stay away from the animals, not to feed the animals and that the animals are wild. I understand that some people have an obsession with furry creatures. Anything from a dog to a bison, if it looks snuggly and cuddly, they feel it needs to be touched or held. As time has told us, that's not the case and you should stop now. The American bison was named the national mammal of the United States on May 9, 2016. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of our country—and much like the eagle, they’re a symbol of our American identity and one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time. In prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America—from the forests of Alaska and the grasslands of Mexico to Nevada’s Great Basin and the eastern Appalachian Mountains. Their history has been inextricably intertwined with many Indigenous communities. But by the late 1800s, there were only a few hundred bison left in the United States after European settlers pushed west, reducing the animal’s habitat and hunting the bison to near extinction. Had it not been for a few private individuals working with Tribes, states and the Department of the Interior, the bison would be extinct today.  Bison are the largest mammal in North America. Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet. Bison calves weigh 30-70 pounds at birth. Bison may be big, but they’re also fast. They can run up to 35 miles per hour. Plus, they’re extremely agile. Bison can spin around quickly, jump high fences and are strong swimmers.

Barn Swallows will nest just about anywhere! This photo is proof that these insect devouring birds will nest on just about any vertical surface they can stick some mud to. Me personally, I was excited when our farm got our first pair of mated barn swallows a few years ago. I love watching their acrobatic aerial dance when we are out mowing the barnyard. However, aesthetically I don’t know if I would be happy with them making a mess of my front porch. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, passed in 1918, makes it a federal crime to hunt, kill, capture, sell or otherwise hurt them, which includes destroying nests in use. However, after hatchlings have fledged and the nest is no longer occupied, a good sturdy scraper and some cleaning ca fix this problem moving forward. There are also options such as installing plexiglass strips or “slick paints” to prevent swallows from being able to create a foundation for their mud nests. This home pictured though… it’s going to be another couple weeks before they can do anything. That’s why prevention and deterrents EARLY in the season are so vital BEFORE the nests are being built. #wildlifecontrol #wildlifemanagement #animalcontrol #animalremoval #pestcontrol #wildliferemoval #pestremoval #protectcincy #huntsmanwildlife #cincinnati #animaldamage #wildlifedamage #pestdamage #ohio #cinci #cincy #cincylocal #cincylife #cincyrealestate #localcincinnati #513_cincinnati #familybiz

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking The house sparrow is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that has a typical length of 16 cm and a mass of 24–39.5 g. Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings.Birds are a class of animal that can be identified as having wings, beaks, feathers, and laying hard-shelled eggs. Some types of birds such as hummingbirds are tiny and can be as small as 2” (5 cm). At the other end of the scale, large flightless birds such as ostriches can be as tall as 9 ft. (2.75 m). All species of birds play an important role in their native habitats, and many people like to keep domestic birds as pets.

The Red-winged Blackbird Some of our favourite species on the spring bird count must be the wetland blackbirds that inhabit almost every water body this time of year. Locally, the Red-winged and Yellow-headed varieties are the most common, and their distinctive, whipping call is of the playlist of summer. A migratory breeding bird, they can be found from Quebec to BC, and South from Alaska into the Caribbean and Central America. As with most birds, the males are the most colourful and recognizable, with red epaulettes tapering into pale yellow feathers, and black overall. The females are more discreet and are often mistaken for large sparrows. Red-wings can be mistaken for Tri-coloured Blackbirds when in stages of immaturity, but the latter bird has a different range entirely, in Washington state, Oregon and California. Forming nests in shrubbery or other emergent stems, blackbirds will weave cattail leaves and mud into tight structures that can withstand wind and weather, often hidden within the curtain of greenery. Like robins, they are often the first migratory songbirds to arrive, usually in early April, and the first to leave in mid to late August. Feeding mostly on grains, seeds and insects, Red-winged Blackbirds are known for "gaping", which is the practice of prying seeds and nuts apart by inserting their beaks into seams and then expanding them. Extremely territorial, blackbirds will aggressively defend territories by attacking trespassers physically and verbally, especially Brown-headed cowbirds. Red-winged blackbirds are an indicator of habitat health and functionality, and always popular with birders and children. Our spring bird count always features an abundance of sightings.