Sandpipers

Dunlin If you spot clouds of bird flashing between brilliant white and darker color as they swirl back and forth near the complex, then you have just witnessed the dance of dunlin. Dunlin (Calidris alpina), also known as red-backed Sandpiper is a shorebird about the size of a sanderling that are found around the world. Dunlin breeds across the coastal area of both North America and Eurasia, and they winter along coasts around the northern Hemisphere (Pough 2003). Dunlin can be seen in all three refuges on the Complex at a suitable habitat. The natural habitats of dunlin consist of coastal mudflats or sandy beaches (Pattern 2003). Classification Dunlin is in the family of Scolopacidae (order Charadriiformes), which have small to medium sized shorebirds and live in various type of wetland habitats. The genus of dunlin is Calidrids, which are a group of Arctic-breeding birds with relatively short billed (Pattern 2003). The genus Calidrids also includes Great knot (Calidris tenuirostris), Red knot (Calidris canutus), Sanderling (Calidris alba), Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), Western sandpiper (Calidris mauri), Red-necked stint…

Possibly, the Actitis hypoleucos, also referred as the Common sandpiper would most likely be a potential surrogate for the Numenius borealis. Based on the information provided, the Numenius borealis and the Actitis hypoleucos are closely related and are both in the same Family which is the Scolopacidae. Furthermore, both species prefer temperate locations and migrate during the winter and summer. Depending on the location, the Numenius borealis will not stay at their nest and care for their…

The novel “sandpiper” was published in 2005 by Simon and Schuster. The author Ellen Wittlinger was born in Belleville, Illinois, October 21, 1948. She is the author of fifth teen YA middle – grade novel. She has won state awards in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Sandpiper is a very interesting novel , it’s a little inappropriate but I still would recommend reading it. The title isn’t quite interesting; however what is quoted on the book cover “a good girl with a bad reputation”…

The crashing of the waves and the white sand are some of our favorite things about visiting the beach. Particularly this beach with its rich emerald colored water, extremely white sand, and the eroded rocks on the shoreline. The holes in the sand made by the sandpipers make the beach very unique. This beach is also home to the Blue Angels tactical air squadron. It’s also a place where history resides. Pensacola Beach is one of the best beaches I have ever visited. Pensacola beach has always…

Since the land transfer from the Department of Defense to the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Forest Service along with other federal & non-governmental partner manage the restoration of the 19,161 acres of the historical prairie habitat. In 2004 Midewin was opened to the public. Forms of degradation found in Midewin was pasture or cropland from surrounding areas, rusting munition factories and abandoned ammunitions bunkers. The Joliet Ammunition Plant was operated during World War II, Korean War…

The wilderness supports and shelters Alaska’s wildlife, such as land mammals, including brown, black, and blue bears, moose, deer, lynx, and mountain goats. Smaller furbearers include otters, beavers, squirrels, shrews, and minks. Marine mammals such as humpback whales, orcas, and Grey whales are some of Alaska’s ocean-dwelling creatures. Furthermore, a wide range of bird species inhabits Alaska, including the raven, golden and bald eagle, Sandhill crane, Osprey, puffin, and Sandpiper. With a…

of year. The time to go on long road trips to see family or go to Disney World, play in the pool, spend days at a friend’s house, or soak up that summer sun. Except for you. However, you will not let this summer be like just any ordinary summer. You are going to attempt this summer Bear Grylls style. It starts from avoiding the sun at all costs. In your mind, Bear Grylls is a vampire. Like Edward Cullen or something. You wouldn’t be surprised if Bear drank animal blood at this point anyways.…

Commission plans a new $20 million Ecocenter and fish hatchery at the former site of the New Smyrna Beach high school. Several local organizations including the Marine Discovery Center will locate programs at the Ecocenter. At the Marine Discovery Center a big part of our mission to preserve and protect the IRL involves educating the public about the wonders of our estuary and why it is in our self interest to keep it healthy. Taking an MDC kayak Ecotour, for example, brings not only an up…

There are a few songs that are labeled as traditional that are notable as Christmas carols, but beyond this they are arranged by decade. The songs from the 1920s are widely known as folk songs, with “Guantanamera” having many covers by artists from The Sandpipers (1966) to Celia Cruz (1967), and even a kid’s version by Jose-Luis Orozco (1994). “Lamento Borincano” is a particularly nostalgic song for Puerto Ricans, with artists from Rafael Hernández Marín himself to Marc Anthony covering the…

tribes. The U.S. government’s failure to abide by these treaties has impacted Native Americans, leading to continuous struggles. On top of this, settlers ignored these treaties and took land, which spans millions of acres across the U.S. These ongoing violations of treaties not only by the U.S. government but by residents pose significant challenges throughout the daily lives of Native Americans. Laduke was compelled to spread awareness about the lack of economic resources and the forgotten…