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3 days ago · We also recorded whether other bird species had occupied the nest by looking for visible nesting material or incoming birds (e.g. house sparrow Passer domesticus). We also noted the time since installation (in years, 0 = before the breeding season of the same year, 1 = before the breeding season of the year before, and so on) and the presence of livestock (cows, horses, sheep, chickens or pigs).
2 days ago · House finches are small brown or brown and red birds. They are about five inches in length and weigh between 0.6 and 0.9 ounces. Their wingspan is eight to ten inches wide, and they have relatively long tails with a shallow notch at the tip. They have flat heads and long beaks. Both sexes have dull-colored legs and feet.
4 days ago · Chipping sparrows don’t put all their eggs in one basket when it comes to breeding success. You’ll find these industrious little birds raising multiple broods each season, maximizing their chances of passing on their genes.
2 days ago · The Giant House Spider is one of the fastest spiders, and can impressively run up to half a metre per second. It can be identified by its large, brown body, and will commonly be found in UK homes during autumn. Places to spot them include behind the fireplace, in the bath or under the sofa. 4. Cupboard Spider.
- Lisa Joyner
- Lisa.Walden@hearst.co.uk
2 days ago · The project ran from March 22 through July 22. It was initiated by Ryan Homsher, biology instructor, in partnership with Gwynne Dilbeck, art history instructor, and Delaware Campus Grounds and Facilities Technician Frank Bucy. Working with Ohio Bluebird Society representative Paula Ziebarth, they set up six nest boxes to support the native bird ...
2 days ago · "Urban birds" associated with humans, such as pigeons, European starlings and house sparrows, will likely continue to survive. But birds that are more sensitive to temperatures — and those whose prey can't stand the heat — might suffer under persistent warming, such as yellow warblers and Bell's vireos.
2 days ago · Animals may use anointing and fumigation in response to existing infections or infestations (the house finches and sparrows mentioned above incorporate more cigarette butts when ticks are added by researchers to their nests), or preventatively. As with prophylaxis, preventative anointing and fumigation are harder to demonstrate.
