News tagged with canada geese
Climate change may spell demise of key salt marsh constituent
Global warming may exact a toll on salt marshes in New England, but new research shows that one key constituent of marshes may be especially endangered.
Jul 13, 2009 |
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Scientists determine geese involved in Hudson River plane crash were migratory
US Airways Flight 1549 bird strike to determine not only the species, but also that the Canada geese involved were from a migratory, rather than resident, population. This knowledge is essential for wildlife professionals ...
Jun 08, 2009 |
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Migratory birds don't train for migrations
If you were minded to run a marathon, you probably wouldn't attempt it without any training whatsoever. Yet, scientists have discovered that this is exactly what barnacle geese do before they set off on their ...
Nov 16, 2011 |
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On a wild goose chase after the world's highest migrant
(PhysOrg.com) -- The remarkable achievements of the world’s highest flying geese have been revealed by researchers from Bangor University and are reported in the prestigious American scientific journal: Proceedings of ...
May 31, 2011 |
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Kittiwakes' trans-Atlantic winter odyssey linked to breeding success
One of Britain's best known seabirds winters on opposite sides of the Atlantic depending on whether its breeding attempt has been successful according to new research published today in the journal Proceedings of ...
Jan 05, 2011 |
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New book on 100 years of Illinois birds
A new book, Illinois Birds: A Century of Change, literally took 100 years to write. The first comprehensive survey of birds in Illinois was conducted from 1906-1909. It was repeated from 1956-1958 and a technical ...
Dec 06, 2010 |
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Birds reduce their heating bills in cold climates
The evolution of bird bills is related to climate according to latest research by the University of Melbourne, Australia and Brock University, Canada.
Jun 23, 2010 |
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Bald eagles: an amazing comeback story
On a clear, cool fall morning, a bald eagle swoops in from its perch on a cliff overlooking Trinity Lake in Northern California.
Mar 17, 2010 |
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Museum experts ID birds that bring down planes
(AP) -- When animals are the prime suspects in a whodunit, who gets on the case? In capers where feathers or fur are the smoking guns, the role of CSI is often played by top natural history museums.
Jun 14, 2009 |
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Animals on runways can cause serious problems at small airports
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a potentially deadly combination.
May 04, 2009 |
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Ecologists put price tag on invasive species
Invasive species can disrupt natural and human-made ecosystems, throwing food webs out of balance and damaging the services they provide to people. Now scientists have begun to put a price tag on this damage. In a study ...
Apr 20, 2009 |
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Deadly bird flu virus found in wild goose in Germany
German authorities have discovered the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus this year, the European Commission announced Tuesday.
Mar 10, 2009 |
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