What the hawk means to First Nations peoples who live in its habitat Being a bird species native to most of North America, the red-tailed hawk is a part of many First Nations cultures, most of whom view it as a symbol of courage, strength, and power. Since North America is so vast that there are bound to be discrepancies between the beliefs of different First Nations peoples, this writeup shall deal with the different meanings the hawk can have to different tribes, including some in British Columbia. In some cases, literature about the hawk’s importance to First Nations peoples have been drowned out by websites which do not appear reliable; as such, some pieces of information about the similar and much more well-documented hawk are also included in this writeup. The Cheyenne tribe from the Great Plains believe that hawks warn and protect one of impending danger from one’s enemies.…
Noah Haack 10/5 Biology 6 Hawaiian Hawk The Hawaiian Hawk is one of the very few native birds of prey left on the Hawaiian Islands, and the only native hawk to Hawaii. It has a medium brown color on it’s back, and a snow white belly. It is about 16-18 inches tall weighing about 1 pound.…
Bald Eagles are America's national bird, so why did it come so close to extinction? Although DDT is probably the biggest reason, disease and deforestation are also reasons. Disease killed many bald eagles over the years. Deforestation took away the bald eagles habitat high in the trees.…
Ding!! Vijay Singh hits another astonishing 378-yard drive. Of course only the best use the best golf ball...the Titleist Pro V1. This high-priced luxury ball soars through the air alone, but out of nowhere the inexpensive Callaway Warbird cuts through the air, trying to squeeze the last bit of distance it has in it. This is not a race, but a simple challenge to get the most distance between the Pro V1 and the Warbird.…
One vacation place to consider is Tanque Verde Ranch. It is a great place to spend some quality family time and have an amazing stay! According to Tanque Verde Ranch website, it is the largest guest ranch. ‘The present day ranch has 640 acres and leases from the U.S. Forest Service approximately 60,000 acres for its cattle operation.” It is a great place to spend some family time and be outdoors.…
Have you ever read the story called The Osage Fire bird? Well if you have, I am going to point out some of the main events, obstacles and summarize about a girl who had many obstacles in her life. This girl has faced many hard times, but bounced right back on her feet. This girl was named Betty Marie.…
In the winter Golden-crowned Kinglets are scattered across most of the United States. Seriously. This rather serious looking little monarch is found from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Yet it’s still a truly rare treat to see one, since the kinglets are small and spend a great deal of time amongst tree branches. The above kinglet was photographed at Magee Marsh along Lake Erie in Ohio.…
The Java (Pavo muticus muticus), the Burmese (Pavo muticus spicifer), and the Indo Chinese (Pavo muticus imperator). Indian Blue is the original variety of the Indian species (Pavo cristatus). The other varieties are different mutations of the Indian Blue. There are two types of mutations, color and pattern. Colors of peafowl include: Blue, Midnight, Cameo, Peach, Bronze, Charcoal, Opal, Purple, Taupe, and Violeta.…
Imagine, it’s the year of 1932, on a hot summer day and it is over 90 degrees. Picture the muggy feeling, with sunscreen and sweat piled on. Iowa weather, being Iowa weather. Of course something to help cool down is a necessity right now but, where is there to go?…
The females are more of a brownish-grey with small patches of white around its eyes. The babies resemble the mother until fall of the first year, when the young male ducks begin to resemble the adult males. The babies only become full size until the next winter. Harlequin Ducks spend the vast majority of the year in coastal marine environments, but they move more inland in the spring to breed along fast-flowing tempestuous rivers. During winter…
They also can fly up to 100 miles per hour. Bald eagle live from Alaska down to Northern Mexico.…
Many different animals develop different strategic foraging behaviours to survive the winter months. The black-capped chickadees (Parus atricapillus) are a songbird that can be observed throughout North America and remain year round even during the cold winters (Templeton, Greene, & Davis, 2005, 1935). During the winter the chickadees form an average flock size of about six to eight, but this number can vary (Templeton, Greene, & Davis, 2005, 1935). In the flock there is a social hierarchy and the dominant individual demonstrates certain behaviours such as vocalizing, bluffs threat, chasing, displacement or fighting to state its dominance (Barkan, 1990, p. 393, Hartzler, 1970, p. 429; Odum, 1942, p. 521). Dominance in a black-capped chickadee is observed when one individual known as a subordinate submits to the dominant individual that is perceived to be more prevailing in…
For 21 years, Jubilee has been known as one of the best French restaurants to go to in New York City for their amazing selection of seafood and unique take on French cuisine. Though their main dishes are always delicious, their appetizers and lighter fare are also great for lunch time or a small casual meal among friends. Here are just a few of the tasty options they have to offer: Chef Luc's Homemade Terrine of Duck Foie Gras: Foie Gras has been a classic of French cooking since the very beginning and a traditional sliced terrine made with vegetables and spices is one of the best ways to eat it. A fruit chutney is also offered with this dish to provide a sweet counterpoint to all of the salt and savoriness.…
The Kestrel is a small falcon like bird that lives in North America. The Kestrel lives in open woodlands and makes it’s nest in tree cavities. The Kestrel likes areas with sparse trees and short ground vegetation. You can find them in meadows, grasslands, deserts, parks, farm fields, cities, and suburbs. Kestrels eat mostly insects and invertebrates, but they can also eat small birds and rodents.…
Chicken Wing Yes, chicken wings do relate to a human arm in many ways. The Bones of a chicken wing are the exact same types of bones that are on a human body, even though they look different. As well as the bones, the skin and muscles are another match in the chicken’s wing and the human arm, they both have skin and the same muscles as us.…