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80Birds of Prey - The Osprey
The Osprey is another beautiful member of the raptor family. Quite widespread around the world, they are located on all continents except for Antarctica. Also known the Sea Hawk or the Fish Hawk, the diet of the Osprey consists almost exclusively of fish. For this reason they can be found near bodies of water such as rivers, marshes, lakes, and seashores.
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66What is Raptors | Birds of Prey
The term ‘Raptor’ is derived from the Latin raptor meaning plunderer (from the verb to snatch, seize). Raptors fall into two categories: diurnal raptors (daytime predators) and nocturnal raptors (nighttime predators). The group of diurnal raptors is made up of falcons, Hawks, Eagles, Ospreys, old and new world Vultures, and the secretary birds of Africa; collectively all these are known as the order Falconiformes. The group of nocturnal raptors is made up of Owls.
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71My Story of Birds of Prey
My feet felt anchored to the ledge as we watched the rock dove twisting and turning, plummeting into the valley below in an attempt to evade its determined pursuer. Despite impressive speed and mastery of flight, the dove’s every move was mirrored as the distance between hunter and hunted decreased. Banking sharply into the left, the dove momentarily added to the span of sky that separated the two. But with the flick of a wing rip the hungry falcon was back on track and bearing down. Suddenly, w
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68Animal Poems For Fun: The Donkey And The Eagle - How The Vulture Got Its Short Neck
Animal Poems for fun: The Donkey And The Eagle Fable - How The Vulture Got Its Short Neck and a Who Am I? riddle for you to enjoy.
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76All Aboard!!...Next Stop: Eagle Lake
It was Saturday morning and time to hit the road. Instead of mapping a route, I just drove. After getting onto US 90A in southwest Houston and driving for over an hour, I decided to stop along Farm Road 102 and visit the Eagle Lake Depot Museum. ...
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77Oil From Shale Costs
According to a 2004 U.S. Department of Energy report, the United States is home to two trillion barrels of the world’s estimated 2.6 trillion barrels of shale oil. Almost all of the U.S. shale is found in the Green River Basin in Colorado, Utah,...
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72Respect for the Philippine eagle is the cry of the hour
Philippine Eagle is the Philippines national bird and heritage. Its production is quite slow as the female lays an only egg a year. It's critically endangered because of threats to its habitat, including poachers, logging, mining. climate change and global warming. Citizens of all walks in life are exhorted to extend help by respecting, caring, loving and appreciating not only eagles but all forms of nature.
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77Soar on Wings Like Eagles
This past week, I had the awesome opportunity to teach my 8 year old son how to ride a bike. He hadn’t really been on a bike in a while. His old one had training wheels, 12 inch wheels and he was way too big for it. We went to a local store and...
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84Character of the Water Fall
Finding ways to enjoy the power and beauty of waterfalls found along the North Cascades.
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784th of July Crafts: 5 Fun Patriotic Craft Ideas for Kids
Looking for fun and easy craft ideas for the 4th of July? Find 5 patriotic crafts for kids to make with step-by-step instructions and pictures. These art projects also work well for Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Veteran's Day.
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