The Raptors Of Iowa

Author : Dean M Roosa,Jon W. Stravers,Bruce Ehresman,Rich Patterson
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781609381677

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The Raptors of Iowa by Dean M Roosa,Jon W. Stravers,Bruce Ehresman,Rich Patterson Pdf

This long-awaited collection of James Landenberger’s paintings of Iowa birds of prey presents thirty-two full-page, full-color species, from the common turkey vulture to the red-shouldered hawk of Mississippi River woodlands to the little northern saw-whet owl. Four naturalists who have devoted their lives to conserving wilderness habitats and species have written essays to complement the paintings. Thanks to state and federal laws and a shift in public attitude, birds of prey are no longer seen as incarnations of ferocity but as creatures superbly attuned to their lives and surroundings. Although Iowa unfortunately leads the way in the amount of wildlife habitat that has been destroyed, conservation organizations and state agencies have also led the way toward successful raptor restoration projects, among them a roadside nest box program for the American kestrel, a project to restore peregrine falcons to their historic eyries, and a relocation program that should ensure a sustainable population of ospreys. The recent spectacular recovery of the bald eagle, whose nests had vanished from the state for seventy years, is particularly encouraging. There can be no substitute for seeing thousands of broad-winged hawks soaring high overhead during migration, a great horned owl perching in silhouette at dusk, or a Cooper’s hawk plunging toward its prey along the roadside. But Jim Landenberger’s meticulously detailed paintings go a long way toward conveying the remarkable beauty of the American kestrel and other falcons, the grace of the swallow-tailed kite, the immaculate mystery of the snowy owl and its fellow owls, the glistening head feathers of an adult bald eagle, and the piercing defiance so characteristic of our larger hawks.

Author : James J. Dinsmore,Stephen J. Dinsmore
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781609389253

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Iowa's Changing Wildlife by James J. Dinsmore,Stephen J. Dinsmore Pdf

"This book tells the recent story of Iowa's wildlife from recovery and restoration to disappointing declines. During the pandemic, the number of visitors to state parks, wildlife areas, and other natural areas has increased greatly. For many, this is a new experience. This book will provide them with a reliable source of information about many of the animals that they are now seeing. Much has changed with Iowa's wildlife in the past 30 years. Some species like Canada goose, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer that once were rare in Iowa are now common, and others like sandhill crane, river otter, and trumpeter swan are becoming increasingly abundant. The goal of this book is to provide an up-to-date, scientifically based summary of changes in the distribution, status, conservation needs, and future prospects of about 60 species of Iowa's birds and mammals whose populations have increased or decreased in the past 30 years. Emphasis is given to several species that have experienced significant growth, some that show signs that they may experience future growth, and a few whose long-term future in Iowa is in jeopardy. This book is not an update of James and Stephen Dinsmore's earlier book, A Country So Full of Game, which discussed Iowa's wildlife up to about 1990. This is an entirely new book, discussing what has happened in the years 1990-2020. For species covered in the earlier book, only a brief discussion of earlier years is provided to connect the new material to what happened earlier"--

Author : Laura Spess Jackson,Carol A. Thompson,James J. Dinsmore
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1587291169

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The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas by Laura Spess Jackson,Carol A. Thompson,James J. Dinsmore Pdf

"The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas"—the first comprehensive statewide survey of Iowa's breeding birds—provides a detailed record of the composition and distribution of the avifauna of the Hawkeye State. The atlas documents the presence of 199 species, 158 of which were confirmed breeding. This landmark volume will alert Iowans to the limited distribution of numerous species and serve as a guide to the management practices—such as forest and wetland management, set-aside programs, reduction in farm chemical use, and crop diversity—which could help insure that many future changes are positive ones. "The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas" provides a welcome and much-needed baseline for future comparisons of changes in Iowa's birdlife and, by extension, the lives of all animals in the state.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : WISC:89030621692

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Iowa Conservationist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Clint W. Boal,Cheryl R. Dykstra
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781610918404

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Urban Raptors by Clint W. Boal,Cheryl R. Dykstra Pdf

Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines the urban environment, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Bird populations
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090296942

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Migratory Nongame Birds of Management Concern in the Northeast by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen J. Lyons
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493015665

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Going Driftless by Stephen J. Lyons Pdf

Going Driftless is a book that explores a whole world within a world in the upper Midwest and looks at the nostalgia of small towns and local living (eating, shopping, etc.)—and asks how does it work what lessons can we learn from it.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951P00965155Y

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Iowa Bird Life by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carl Kurtz
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781609382407

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A Year of Iowa Nature by Carl Kurtz Pdf

Every Sunday evening for almost ten years, Iowa photographer and naturalist Carl Kurtz has e-mailed a photo and an extended caption to hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts. Engaging and informative, the photos focus on the world around and away from his tallgrass prairie homeplace: snow buntings in a blizzard, maple leaves in fall, migrating snow geese and red-winged blackbirds and monarchs, prairie spiderworts in spring bloom, leopard frogs loafing on waterlily leaves, northern flickers feeding young, and all the inhabitants and moods of the passing seasons. Now, in A Year of Iowa Nature, he presents fifty-five of his favorite photos along with an evocative introduction that urges us to go forth and discover the beauty in our own backyards. Concentrating on Iowa’s tallgrass prairie, Kurtz also points his viewfinder toward the great variety of natural habitats in the eastern United States. Arranged chronologically throughout the year, the fifty-five color photos and their accompanying narratives rotate through the seasons like a nature film. The winter months showcase a frost-covered white-tailed deer, cedar waxwings feeding on winter apples, a muskrat on the surface of an icy pond, and dune-like snowdrifts. Kurtz’s palette warms up in springtime with stunning photos of Virginia bluebells, fox cubs, juvenile chipmunks, and ruddy ducks. Summer brings a host of butterflies, frogs, and goldfinches as well as blooming prairie plants. The colors become more subdued in fall with the change in light, revealing the rich hues of Indian grass and big bluestem and the subtle plumage of migrating warblers. Just as Kurtz’s Practical Guide to Prairie Reconstruction offers an indispensable manual for individuals and land managers working to create a diverse prairie community, so does A Year of Iowa Nature point the way toward a sincere, month-by-month appreciation of the natural world around us.

Author : Mike Whye
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1931599351

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The Great Iowa Touring Book by Mike Whye Pdf

For many people, Iowa is a series of rest stops, gas stops, and places to grab some food as they travel the interstate highways that cross the state. However, if one leaves the major routes and takes to the back roads, there's a lot more to this state than what's seen near the interstate exits. This guidebook has 27 auto tours encompassing urban and rural areas--back roads and byways, well-known and little-known places, the famous and the infamous, rivers big and small, great lakes and rare ponds, prairie and forests, plains and hills, old settlements, and brand new communities.

Author : Iowa. Department of Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : IOWA:31858053454678

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Iowa DNR News by Iowa. Department of Natural Resources Pdf

Author : David Lawrence Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Birds of prey
ISBN : UOM:39015077574997

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Status Reports on Twelve Raptors by David Lawrence Evans Pdf

Depletion of fisheries due to acid rain may pose a future threat to bald eagle and osprey populations in some regions. Loss of essential habitat has affected declines in the caracara and western burrowing owl and the disappearance of the norther aplomado falcon from the southern United States. Most populations of the ferruginous hawk, marsh hawk, and prairie falcon appear stable; habitat loss is the most critical factor in population changes.

Author : Richard L. Glinski
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0816513228

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The Raptors of Arizona by Richard L. Glinski Pdf

Thousands of birdwatchers come to Arizona each year seeking rare or intriguing species, and for those watching the skies the additional sighting of a bird of prey is a reward in itself. The Grand Canyon state boasts the most dramatic assortment of raptors in North America: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, and owls, plus vultures and condors. Here can be found nearly all the raptor species of the continental United States and also established populations of species associated with Mexico, such as the Gray Hawk, Common Black-Hawk, Zone-tailed Hawk, and Whiskered Screech-Owl. Arizona's raptors are found in an unrivaled diversity of habitats, from saguaro cactus forests where tiny Elf Owls nest to the Vermilion Cliffs, where the gigantic California Condor was introduced in 1996. Yet many species live in habitats that are now jeopardized by degradation or development, making an understanding and appreciation of raptors crucial to their survival. The Raptors of Arizona brings together the knowledge and insights of 29 raptor and wildlife authorities who provide original information and syntheses on Arizona's 42 raptor species, with an emphasis on aspects of their natural history in Arizona. A chapter on each bird includes its description, a range map, and information on its distribution, habitat, life history, and status. Additional chapters cover conservation, habitats, where and when to watch raptors, and the sport of falconry. The book is enhanced by 42 full-color illustrations by Richard Sloan, one of the premier wildlife artists in North America, whose paintings were commissioned by the Arizona Wildlife Foundation specifically for this project. Co-published with the Arizona Game and Fish Department

Author : James W. Carpenter,Craig Harms
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 851 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323833936

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Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary by James W. Carpenter,Craig Harms Pdf

The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years. More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals. All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current. Biologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions. Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated. 29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization. More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages. NEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice. NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information.

Author : Emily Schoerning
Publisher : Springer
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349958139

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Science Culture, Language, and Education in America by Emily Schoerning Pdf

Can the culture and language of science be an alienating force that discourages marginalized people from identifying with scientists and pursuing higher education in the sciences? More broadly, does an education system which unwittingly presents science as a distinct culture result in a population susceptible to doubt, confusion, and denial? This volume explores how this 'culture of science' is reflected and transmitted in the classroom, and how this can have wide-reaching and often negative implications for science education and science literacy. Well-intentioned efforts to bring hands-on scientific experiences into the classroom must also take into account how students perceive the culture of science. Areas of potential conflict include linguistic and cultural behaviors, misconceptions about science and the nature of science, and, in some cases, religious worldviews. Once recognized, these conflicts are resolvable, and valid methods exist to reduce alienation, broaden participation, and ensure that all students, whether or not they pursue STEM careers, leave school knowing that science is something that they can trust.