| 单词 | aquatic bird |
| 例句 | The flightless, aquatic birds first started showing up in Simon’s Town on the Western Cape in the early 1980s as boat traffic around their natural habitat increased. Waddling into view are the stars of Netflix’s ‘Penguin Town’ 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, A Nature Special Presentation This limited series gets cozy with several species of the flightless aquatic birds. Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z I chose the Missisquoi Valley, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, because I liked what the bay’s First Nations name meant: many aquatic birds. My Canada 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Marymoor, Brown said, “is one of these places where a lot of different species converge” — barn owls in the park’s windmill, aquatic birds on Lake Sammamish, songbirds on the nature trails. ‘Boys in the Boat’ author Daniel James Brown’s favorite Redmond places 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Human contact with nonhuman animals accounts for our influenzas as well, which usually emerge from wild aquatic birds. The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z And then there are avian viruses that spread naturally in wild aquatic birds like ducks and geese, and then to chickens and other domesticated poultry. Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z For example, their water-repellant hydrophobic nature can help keep aquatic birds and mammals dry by forming a protective layer over fur or feathers. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z A duck is an aquatic bird, so a habitat with water will be good for it. Introduction to Philosophy 2022-06-15T00:00:00Z It is naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Thousands of dead migrant seabirds wash up on Canada shore, avian flu suspected 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z For example, they help keep aquatic birds and mammals dry because of their water-repelling nature. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Avian flu is common in wild aquatic birds, which usually don't show any symptoms, but it can sicken and kill certain domesticated species, according to the CDC. North Carolina zoo temporarily closing its bird habitat amid avian flu outbreak 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Similar behaviors are seen in other aquatic birds here. As Seas Warm, Galápagos Islands Face a Giant Evolutionary Test 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Whether it’s the typical winter misery or a pandemic, every strain that infects humans “started off somewhere along the family tree in the aquatic bird reservoirs,” Webby said. Migrating birds create flu bonanza for scientists to study 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z It will also educate the community about the aquatic birds. University of Minnesota studying where to build loon center 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z The team identified more than 50 species of aquatic birds, four species of aquatic snakes, and more than 150 species of fish, including three that may be new to science. Scientists Fear for Colombia’s ‘Melted Rainbow’ 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z The early Cenozoic oceans didn’t just open up the way for the evolution of flightless aquatic birds, Dr. Mayr speculated. Ancient Penguins Were Giant Waddling Predators 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Scientists believe penguins descended from cormorants, a group of aquatic birds that persist today, and later evolved and spread. Human-Size Penguin Fossils Discovered 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z For periods, he subsisted on the meat of penguins and cormorants, another aquatic bird. William J.L. Sladen, scientific adventurer featured in ‘Fly Away Home,’ dies at 96 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The area provides a wintering habitat for a wide variety of migratory birds and is the most important site in the world for a rare species of aquatic bird: the marbled duck. Satellite eye on Earth: February 2017 – in pictures 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z Officials at Calgary Zoo are perplexed as to how the aquatic birds drowned in the "Penguin Plunge" exhibit and called it "devastating news". Calgary zoo investigating penguin drowning deaths - BBC News 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service acted improperly when it allowed tens of thousands of migratory aquatic birds to be shot each year to protect fish populations. A federal judge says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acted improperly by allowing tens of thousands of migratory aquatic birds to be shot each year to protect fish populations 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z In North Dakota, brine spills at the Norman Lake Waterfowl Production Area are “causing long-term damage to critical habitat for millions of waterfowl and other aquatic birds.” Feds seek to plug harmful oil and gas leaks on wildlife refuges with new rules 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z It’s been a bad year for the loonie, Canada’s gold coin currency with a light-hearted name owed to the aquatic bird inscribed on its side. NHL’s bottom line, expansion plans at risk with Canadian currency struggles 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Barramundi, catfish and even some aquatic birds that died after ingesting the fish have been discovered by Waltham’s colleagues in the PNG. Crawling, breathing, invasive fish a 'major disaster' if it reaches Australia 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z The West Nile virus spread last year from mosquitoes to eared grebes, a duck-like aquatic bird, wildlife officials said. Utah officials work to prevent more eagle deaths 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Then they were taken to the International Bird Rescue center in Solano County, northeast of Oakland, which cares for aquatic birds. Birds Leave Nest Involuntarily, and Oakland Fumes 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z It's a huge flood plain of the Niger River with spectacular aquatic birds. Green Blog: Q. and A.: Dances With Cranes 2013-01-18T15:11:42Z They emerge from wild aquatic birds, sometimes with a pig as an intermediary host on the way to humanity. Opinion: Anticipating the Next Pandemic 2012-09-22T17:26:57Z The centre of the park was occupied by canals and ponds for aquatic birds. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z In the aquatic birds—like the goose, the duck, and the swan—the feathers are constantly lubricated by an oily secretion, which completely excludes the water. Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. 2012-03-21T02:00:35.167Z Penguin, pen′gwin, n. an aquatic bird in the southern hemisphere, unable to fly, but very expert in diving—also Pin′guin.—n. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z Ducks, being aquatic birds, do not require heated apartments, nor roosts on which to perch during the night. Poultry A Practical Guide to the Choice, Breeding, Rearing, and Management of all Descriptions of Fowls, Turkeys, Guinea-fowls, Ducks, and Geese, for Profit and Exhibition. 2012-01-19T03:00:19.390Z Every species of what he calls ‘rubbish,’ with strawberries, pears, tansy, and other fruits, and herbs, appear in rich abundance, unmolested by any animal but aquatic birds. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z Loon, lōōn, n. a genus of web-footed aquatic birds, the Divers, with short wings, and legs placed very far back—also Loom.—n. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Officials said that stormy conditions probably confused the flock of eared grebes, ducklike, aquatic birds making their way to the Mexican coast for the winter. | Rockies: Utah: Thousands of Birds Die After Crash Landings 2011-12-15T01:29:01Z Officials say storm clouds above city lights Monday night probably confused thousands of grebes, which are a duck-like aquatic bird that migrates south for the winter. Thousands of birds confuse clouds, parking lot for water and make deadly crash landing in Utah 2011-12-14T15:23:42Z The forests are full of delicious game, and the lake of fish and beautiful aquatic birds; while in the dry seasons the woods and uncultivated plains are worthy to be called the garden of Eden. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z But it is mainly through wild aquatic birds that the virus is able to jump species — most likely because the virus originated in these avian species. Epidemiology: Racing against the flu 2011-12-07T18:20:56.133Z Gallinule, gal′i-nūl, n. a genus of aquatic birds closely allied to the coots, of which the common water-hen is a species. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z For days the report had reached us of the myriads of aquatic birds that had settled in the marisma. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z Some say that its feet are webbed like an aquatic bird. Fetichism in West Africa Forty Years' Observations of Native Customs and Superstitions 2011-11-18T03:00:28.907Z Occasionally a marshy reach of soil is encountered where large aquatic birds are seen, such as flamingoes, storks, cranes, herons, and the like. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z These are combined in the most satisfactory degree in the feathers of the goose and of several other allied aquatic birds, whose bodies are protected with a warm downy covering. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Grebe, grēb, n. an aquatic bird, having a long conical beak, short wings, and no tail. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Such places lack rabbits for the raptores, and are deficient in insect-food for the warblers and other small species, while the absence of marshy ground explains that of aquatic birds. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The numerous aquatic birds and waders which come with the dry weather give the river a lively, pleasant appearance. Lost in the Jungle Narrated for Young People 2011-06-07T02:00:11.183Z There are above head plenty of aquatic birds; ashore, or on the ice, are bears, foxes, reindeer; and in the sea there are innumerable animals. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z It has its enemies in the predatory aquatic birds—herons, cranes, and cormorants—while man is also among them. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z Their light bark canoes, of variegated colours, could scarcely be distinguished as they rode upon the waves like huge aquatic birds. The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion 2011-03-23T02:00:21.287Z The transit of the aquatic birds to and from Africa often presents remarkable spectacles. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z The currency, also known as the loonie for the image of the aquatic bird on the C$1 coin, reversed losses yesterday as North American stocks rose. Canadian Currency Touches Three-Year High on Oil, Risk Appetite 2011-03-12T05:49:44Z Its main food consists of fishes, various aquatic birds, and such animals as it can seize along the borders of the water. The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa 2011-02-13T03:00:17.920Z The nasal septum is often more or less incomplete, producing nares peniae, e.g. in the Cathartae, in the Anseres, gulls, rails and various other aquatic birds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z Such places are frequented by numerous flocks of aquatic birds, which resort thither in search of fish and mollusca. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" The four-toed aquatic birds either have all the toes webbed, as the pelican, gannet, cormorant, &c., or have the hind toe loose. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History Immense flocks of gulls were probably attracted to it then as now by its insect life, and its lagoons and streams teemed with aquatic birds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" There is also a certain season of the year when a variety of ducks, plover, snipe, and other aquatic birds may be taken. The Story of Malta The Loire and the Cher afford excellent diversion to the angler, and occasionally to the fowler, being during the autumnal and winter months sometimes frequented by large flocks of aquatic birds. Memoranda on Tours and Touraine Including remarks on the climate with a sketch of the Botany And Geology of the Province also on the Wines and Mineral Waters of France Several glittering ponds, alive with all varieties of aquatic birds, reflected upon their limpid surface the broad-leaved crowns of the fan-palms, towering above verdant groves of laurel, amyris, and elm-like robles. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 On either side of the avenue, the walled ditches are filled with limpid water, where swans and other beautiful aquatic birds disport themselves. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades From time to time flocks of curlews, herons and other aquatic birds, rise from amidst the reeds that cover the marsh in spots, hover about and fly upward, emitting their plaintive cries. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Of aquatic birds there is a great variety. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" Now, it makes little difference whether I say an aquatic bird or a bird of the water. Lectures on The Science of Language The eggs of fresh-water mollusca, as well as the young animals, are known to attach themselves to the feet of aquatic birds, and this is probably the most efficient cause of their very wide diffusion. Island Life Or the Phenomena and Causes of Insular Faunas and Floras The salt marshes and lagoons in this vicinity are famous for the multitude of aquatic birds and waders which frequent them. The Pearl of India Duck, teal, cranes and other aquatic birds abound in the delta. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The pond was also stocked with swans and other aquatic birds, and a bridge across its width led from one palace to the other. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The elephant already demanded his breakfast and from the direction of the overflow which the river made resounded the cries of aquatic birds. In Desert and Wilderness It is on the border of the small lake—where the Indians never go, through fear of the caymans—that almost all the aquatic birds of the grand lake resort to lay their eggs. Adventures in the Philippine Islands Grebes, together with the Loons, are the most expert aquatic birds that we have, diving like a flash and swimming for an incredible distance under water. The Bird Book Illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs. Andr� Vasling, who was an excellent shot, several times brought down aquatic birds with his gun; innumerable flocks of these were always careering about the ship. A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories The Lorelei swam the water like a wonderful white aquatic bird, leaving upon the quiet sea a long snowy track of foam. A Bookful of Girls Among birds there are pigeons, fowls, peacocks, and guinea-fowl, and aquatic birds such as swans, geese, and ducks, whilst the only really domesticated passerine bird is the canary. Introduction to the Science of Sociology The lake is equally well supplied with aquatic birds, and particularly wild ducks. Adventures in the Philippine Islands The aquatic birds, with natural instinct, take wing and fly before its approach; whilst on shore the air is filled with insects in constant motion. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas On either side of the building two oblong pools bore upon their transparent surface aquatic birds and flowers. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt Unless some such occasion were afforded us of seeing these essentially aquatic birds in the water, one could not have the slightest idea of the power and grace of their movements. Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young The food supply attracts migratory birds, and aquatic birds find here the conditions which make for increase. The Book of the National Parks Ducks, geese, swans, and many other aquatic birds, visit our waters in the spring. A New Guide for Emigrants to the West And in the midst meandered the crystal stream, with stately swans and an infinite number of other aquatic birds floating on its bosom. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf The white aquatic birds skimmed the surface of the water in their flight, and all was calm and still as amid the black rocks at Delphi. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen The lake is of fresh water, rich in fish, and frequented by hippopotami and aquatic birds. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century "These are the first aquatic birds we have met with," said Sumichrast; "it will not be long now before we are among the marshes." Adventures of a Young Naturalist I found nothing there but seals, penguins, sea-gulls, Mother Carey's chickens, and every variety of aquatic birds, usually met with by navigators in the open sea, when passing the Cape of Good Hope. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The bird itself24 was no other than the great wild swan—the king of aquatic birds. Popular Adventure Tales None were better qualified to pronounce than we, for the South Atlantic abounds in aquatic birds. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life This is what he says: 'Here and there among the low thicket scrubs are vast rookeries of aquatic birds, whose clamour is deafening. Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 You see a dark patch upon the water, and were it not for the attendant flocks of gulls and other aquatic birds, one would imagine it to be but the passing reflection of a cloud. A Memory Of The Southern Seas 1904 There are 24 aquatic birds, five of which are peculiar; four birds of prey, two of which are peculiar; and 16 land-birds, all of which are peculiar. Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions Among the birds, Professor Hind mentions prairie-hens, plovers, various ducks, loons, and other aquatic birds, besides the partridge, quail, whip-poor-will, hairy woodpecker, Canadian jay, blue jay, Indian hen, and woodcock. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America As we approached the spot, our ears were assailed by a chorus of discordant sounds, proceeding not only from pelicans, but from numerous other aquatic birds collected on the shores of the creek. In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting They are aquatic birds, spending much of their time in the water, and living upon the fish which they chase and catch in the sea. Chatterbox, 1906 The swans and other aquatic birds fetched fabulous prices, and their purchase was the occasion of many banquets in houses where such entertainments had become rare. A Girl of the Commune In these a large number of swans, with wild geese and other aquatic birds, were swimming and feeding. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire It abounds in fish of peculiar form, and in aquatic birds. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America After touching at some islands which lie about a day’s sail to the westward of California, where there was a large supply of seals and aquatic birds, the Golden Hind continued her course. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Flocks of aquatic birds noisily flew round this being, who, new to them, had come to trouble their domain. Godfrey Morgan A Californian Mystery The bird itself was no other than the great wild swan—the king of aquatic birds. The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North A large portion of the point, comprising several acres, was covered with the rude nests of various aquatic birds. The Island Home The albatross—Diomedea, as Newman called it—is the most powerful and largest of all aquatic birds. Old Jack A chain of rocks enabled them to rove to a considerable distance, picking up the refuse of the sea, and feeding on the aquatic birds which frequented the islets in great abundance. The History of Tasmania , Volume II Large flights of aquatic birds as usual flitting and diving about the lake, and the fish abundant, rising and splashing at the surface. Byeways in Palestine While doing so the prince observed with satisfaction that large trout were rising freely, and that several flocks of wild ducks and other aquatic birds passed both up and down the river. The Hot Swamp Seals also abounded in the inlet, and multitudes of aquatic birds swarmed around its cliffs. The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice “You say that aquatic birds cannot remain long at sea,—where do they go to?” The Mission; or Scenes in Africa It was tenanted by innumerable aquatic birds—gannets, sooty terns, beautiful tropic and frigate birds, the nests of the latter constructed of rough sticks covering the boughs of the surrounding trees. The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific The fauna of the thickets at the bottom of the river-valleys is decidedly, rich and includes aquatic birds. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers Its surface was frequented by flocks of wild, aquatic birds,--the duck, the gull, and the loon. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters It is well known that bees carry pollen from flower to flower, and that eggs of marine animals are often carried long distances in the stomachs of aquatic birds. Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. The gulls were flying in numbers astern of the ship, darting down and seizing everything edible which was thrown overboard, and the conversation turned upon aquatic birds. The Mission; or Scenes in Africa The same writer gives a probable instance of the working of Natural Selection in the origin of certain aquatic birds called dippers. Evolution An Investigation and a Critique Numberless aquatic birds, however, visit it for breeding purposes. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers Many aquatic birds were flying or floating about the lake. Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 Under the Orders and at the Expense of Her Majesty's Government Clouds of aquatic birds hover over the lake. The Life of Jesus The hall, to begin with was filled with trophies of the chase—antlers of moose, stuffed aquatic birds, Indian spears, and strange carving. Bluebell A Novel It is a favorite resort of aquatic birds, and is said to contain an abundant supply of fish. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The avifauna is very rich; it includes all the forest and garden birds which are known in western Europe, as well as a very great variety of aquatic birds. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers The stiff brocade skirt is embroideredwith a wonderful array of aquatic birds and animals. Shakespeare and Precious Stones Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from The 1st November, we began to see great numbers of aquatic birds. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific The tower is the resort of aquatic birds for hundreds of leagues around. The Piazza Tales On the 5th of May we passed the Bird Rocks, three in number, to windward, so called from the immense number of geese and aquatic birds which resort thither to rear their broods. Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) Their light canoe leaped suddenly forward, and seemed fairly to skim over the water like some great aquatic bird, but the larger craft behind them gained steadily though slowly. The Hunters of the Hills The meadows adjoining were very imperfectly drained, as indeed some still are, and covered with reeds and rushes, forming excellent shelter for many species of aquatic birds. Birds of Guernsey (1879) And the Neighbouring Islands: Alderney, Sark, Jethou, Herm; Being a Small Contribution to the Ornitholony of the Channel Islands Some of the aquatic birds, too, which frequent the lakes, are thought to have been originally derived from those which were formerly kept as curiosities. After London Or, Wild England Why is the plumage of aquatic birds kept dry? The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 475, February 5, 1831 Flocks of aquatic birds enlivened the rocky shores, and the whole country resounded with the wild notes of the feathered tribe.... The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times Dismounting, I bent over and drank from the edge, which was marked with the tracks of antelopes, and of numerous aquatic birds. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life The gulls were flying in numbers astern of the ship, darting down and seizing every thing edible which was thrown overboard, and the conversation turned upon aquatic birds. The Mission On the land side of the hill was a small lake of fresh water, frequented by ducks, teal, and smaller aquatic birds, several of which were shot. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2 Some of them were fine sheets of water, apparently much frequented by ducks and other aquatic birds. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 2 This island is little frequented by aquatic birds, from the circumstance of its being accessible, at low water, to the inhabitants of the main. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 1 Many aquatic birds, both web-footed and waders, frequent the arms and coves of the river; but the black swans alone are remarkable in point of number. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 "You say that aquatic birds can not remain long at sea,—where do they go to?" The Mission The river and the lesser stream abound with alligators and hippopotami, the wild ducks and a variety of other aquatic birds resorting to them in considerable numbers. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa On Mount Pitt they were fortunate enough to obtain, in an abundance almost incredible, a species of aquatic birds, answering the description of that known by the name of the Puffin. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. Amongst the aquatic birds, black swans and wild ducks held a distinguished place; but, like the land animals, were very shy: sea and shell fish were in tolerable abundance. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 1 Besides these predatory and aquatic birds, there are many others which are not so gregarious in their habits, and which, consequently, attract less notice. Tent Life in Siberia Of aquatic birds there were a good many: though even they did not appear in the numbers that are sometimes seen in the vicinity of uninhabited islands. The Crater He assumes that sponge life in rivers has been originally generated by the introduction of a single, or at most two or three germs by means of aquatic birds. Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 He had come upon a pile of ducks, gulls, pelicans, and other aquatic birds. Rezanov Wolves and foxes are found alike in the coldest and hottest parts of the earth, as are closely allied species of falcons, owls, sparrows and numerous genera of waders and aquatic birds. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 For some days we saw a great number of aquatic birds, sea-mews or gulls. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea The aquatic birds also would thrive there, and the pair of tinamons, taken in the last excursion, would serve as a beginning. The Mysterious Island In the open basins in the gardens will be seen beavers, seals, sea-lions, waders, and other aquatic birds. Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 On and about the marsh are large flocks of geese, ibis, and numerous other aquatic birds; they are so wild that they will not allow us to come within shot of them. Explorations in Australia The Journals of John McDouall Stuart Her rivers and lakes abound in fish, as well as in turtles and aquatic birds. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok A number of aquatic birds resort to this place; and the ear is absolutely stunned with the noise of parrots and monkeys. Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa The colonists marched stealthily forward over ground riddled with holes which formed the nests of aquatic birds. The Mysterious Island They saw black swans and redbills, an aquatic bird so called whose back is black, breast white, beak red and feet not fully webbed. The Logbooks of the Lady Nelson With the journal of her first commander Lieutenant James Grant Probably not fewer than a dozen species of the plover order are breeders on the great austral continent; also other aquatic birds—ducks and geese; and many Passerine birds, chiefly of the Tyrant family. The Naturalist in La Plata Lastly, the aquatic birds contribute their portion, by giving this terrestrial bird the power of feeding not only on fish, which are their peculiar food, but actually of occasionally catching it. Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation Canoes, laden with sheep and goats, and propelled by women, frequently passed them; and aquatic birds skimmed over the smooth and glassy surface. Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa About the summit hovered a host of aquatic birds, mainly of the web-footed tribe, with long, narrow, pointed beaks. The Mysterious Island "The bays here afford good anchorage for ships; but there are neither inhabitants, wood, nor fresh water in the adjacent country: a few aquatic birds and sea-wolves remain unmolested on these dismal shores." The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea The aquatic birds, also, had now become numerous again. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers The same is true of most other aquatic birds. The Mountains of California The Prince had already enlivened these gardens with different kinds of animals and aquatic birds, a modified version of the Thier-Garten so often found in connection with royal residences in Germany. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 A largo aquatic bird, having a long, straight and very strong bill. The Mysterious Island He would ramble in the mall and in the parks, and feed the aquatic birds upon the ponds there, day after day, with all the interest and pleasure of a truant schoolboy. History of King Charles the Second of England All sail was set, and the little craft slipped away from the land with the ease of an aquatic bird, that is plying its web-feet. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers In the depths of them are quiet and deep pools, frequented by various aquatic birds, such as geese, ducks, snipes, widgeons, kingfishers and ibis, cranes and storks, and pelicans. How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley Beyond these creeks, several lagoons or swamps were seen covered with ducks, and several other aquatic birds, and, amongst them, the straw-coloured Ibis. Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 It was a large swampy district and might offer good hunting, as aquatic birds must abound there. The Mysterious Island These birds came from the north-west; indeed, all the aquatic birds that I have seen upon the wing, come and go in that direction. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, There is a large number of representations in ancient sculpture of boys with geese or other aquatic birds; among them are at least three other copies of this, same group. A History of Greek Art The lapwing has well merited the name of a "good mother" which the Greeks gave to it, for it never fails to protect other aquatic birds from the attacks of their enemies. Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution Many lagoons were on the flats, surrounded by Polygonums, and frequented by ducks, spoonbills, and various aquatic birds. Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia : from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844-1845 The hunters were tempted by the great number of aquatic birds which made these marshes their home, and not only Spilett and Herbert, but Pencroff and Neb took part in the expedition. The Mysterious Island Ducks, geese and other aquatic birds are often seen in large flocks, but are universally so shy, that it is found difficult to shoot them. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson All kinds of aquatic birds—pelicans, wild-duck, kingfishers, and the rest—were seen in numerous flocks hovering about the borders of the pools and torrents. Five Weeks in a Balloon The cranes are extremely sociable and live in most excellent relations, not only with their congeners, but also with most aquatic birds. Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution There are above head plenty of aquatic birds; ashore, or on the ice, are bears, foxes, reindeer; and in the sea there are innumerable animals. Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage A few trees rose above the low and swampy ground, the home of myriads of aquatic birds. The Mysterious Island The only life in this great morass was that of the aquatic birds, and the animals that fed on them, of both of which there were vast numbers. She There was there what would tempt any sportsman, for a whole world of aquatic birds fluttered between the higher clusters, which shook with the stream. Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon Its shores are peopled with myriads of aquatic birds, belonging to at least a score of different species, all living in perfect peace—all protecting one another. Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution This flat-topped receptacle, held erect, has its little round nuts imbedded in pits in its surface, ready to be picked out by aquatic birds, and distributed by them in their wanderings. Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors Some groups, however, such as the aquatic birds, the waders, and the birds of prey, are great wanderers; other groups are little known except to ornithologists. The Malay Archipelago, the land of the orang-utan and the bird of paradise; a narrative of travel, with studies of man and nature — Volume 1 For some days we saw a large number of aquatic birds with webbed feet, known as gulls or sea mews. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Toward the north the quiet waters of Lake Omco, all alive with aquatic birds, and beyond this lay the vast plains of the Murray. In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant The tall grass rose above him, and his track was indicated only by the flight of innumerable aquatic birds, which rose from the side of the road and dispersed into the air in screaming flocks. Michael Strogoff Or, The Courier of the Czar They said, "Oh, what a number of them!"—which was all that was to be said by persons ignorant of the natural history of aquatic birds. Man and Wife |
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