Bald eagles around the country are raising young this spring and people watching them, in person or via live-cams, might wonder just how large are those nests? An answer is provided in a photograph making the rounds via social media, showing a ranger sitting in a replica nest measuring five feet wide and three feet deep. Those are the approximate dimensions of a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles are Raising Young in Nests The Size of Hot Tubs
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The “Husky” Whale-Headed Stork Among The Birds is Now As Endangered As The Giant Panda
In addition to seeing beautiful natural landscapes, ancient historical sites, and eating delicious specialties, we will also see all kinds of weird species during the journey. For example, in Africa, a continent full of mysteries, we have realized some unique plants, the whole body is a treasure of Baobab trees , not only can eat, drink, use and live, but also has saved … [Read more...] about The “Husky” Whale-Headed Stork Among The Birds is Now As Endangered As The Giant Panda
Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change
As their arctic environment fades, hungry polar bears are flocking to garbage dumps to feed their tummies. On Wednesday, a group of Canadian and American experts cautioned that as polar bear populations become increasingly reliant on landfills near northern settlements, waste poses an emerging threat to already vulnerable polar bear populations. According to the article … [Read more...] about Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change
Amazon Tribe Wins Oil Company Lawsuit, Saving Huge Amount Of Rainforest
An Amazon tribe has won a massive case against Big Oil, preserving enormous swaths of valuable rainforest in the process. The Ecuadorian government's plans to drill for oil across seven million acres of south central Ecuador's Amazon have been blocked, thanks to a historic judgement won by the Waorani people of Pastaza. The Waorani tribe have successfully prevented … [Read more...] about Amazon Tribe Wins Oil Company Lawsuit, Saving Huge Amount Of Rainforest
Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.
I heard a sound at the window of the cottage. When I looked, a cedar waxwing had hit the window and fallen to the deck. Its mate stood beside it. It was clear that the fallen bird was dead. I turned away for a moment and when I looked again, its mate had hopped over. It lay down beside its partner, their heads touching. It closed its eyes and passed over to Spirit with its … [Read more...] about Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.