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A Big Year
By Bob Kowalski
Would you go to the ends of the earth to see a bird? What if it were a really special bird: one with beautiful feathers, an entrancing call, or a silly dance? What if seeing that one special bird would allow you to win a contest?
If that contest doesn't get you on television or win you any cash prizes, would you still do it? For those who participate in the "Big Year," the honor of beating the previous record is the only reward they get or even want.
A "Big Year" is a year in which a person attempts to see as many different species of birds as possible within a particular region. For most in North America who participate in a "Big Year," this region is the lower 48 American states, plus Alaska, Canada, and a couple of French islands off the Canadian coast.
You may be thinking that looking at birds is silly, but just think about the numbers of the recent record holders and the commitment it takes to get these numbers. One recent "Big Year" winner managed to see 744 birds in one year, missing the record by just one bird. Big Year birders travel by train, plane, boat, car, bicycle, and of course, by foot. They can cover over 150 thousand miles to get numbers of sightings this high. They can also spend a small fortune.
Just to clarify, the birds these contestants are counting are the number that they see in a particular year. You see, the contest is based on an honor system. No pictures or other evidence is required as proof of a sighting. Most birders take great pride in their reputation and their abilities to see or hear and then identify a bird. Usually, important sightings of the rare birds needed to get counts in the 700s are visited by hundreds of birders. It is pretty hard to cheat your way to a record-breaking year, but in general, few are interested in cheating.
This honesty comes from the fact that most people who want to break such a record know the greatest rewards are not necessarily in winning. Such rewards are in being able to commit a year of your life to doing something you love. Rewards are found in seeing amazing, inspiring creatures like the California Condor or the Magnificent Frigate bird. Rewards also come in spending time with people who, like you, want to spend their time looking to the skies and trees for glimpses of emerald, crimson, or cerulean blue feathered jewels.
You don't have to be able to travel a continent to have a big birding experience though. Have a big month. Or a big weekend. Set a personal record, learn to identify the species that live in your part of the world, or try to learn the calls of just two species of birds. You will soon find looking at birds isn't such a strange way to spend your time.
Extra! Extra! Backyard Birding
Many schools, families, and young birders across the country participate in the "Great Backyard Bird Count." While not as long as a "Big Year," the "Great Backyard Bird Count" happens every year. It depends on birders and families across the country to watch feeders and other areas in their yards and count the number of birds they see. Unlike the "Big Year," the goal is not to see who can count the most birds. Instead, participants in this event work together to help bird experts get a good idea of how birds are doing. Participants are given checklists and enter their sightings on a website. Called a "citizen-science" project, this event is open to anyone, requires no travel, and happens every year over one weekend in February.
Part A:
What is the main idea of the paragraph that begins "Just to clarify," and explains how contestants count sightings?
Fill in blank 1 using A, B, C, or D.
The contest lasts for only one year and requires little evidence.
These birders use an honor system because most love birding more than winning.
The number of sightings typical "Big Year" birders see is amazing.
The typical records are very hard to break within the time frame.
Part B:
Select one quotation from the text that supports your answer to Part A. Enter your selection in blank 2 using E, F, or G.
The birds these contestants are counting are the number that they see in a particular year.
No pictures or other evidence is required as proof of a sighting.
Most birders take great pride in their reputation and their abilities.
Select one quotation from the text that supports your answer to Part A. Enter your selection in blank 3 using H, I, or J.
It is pretty hard to cheat your way to a record-breaking year, but in general, few are interested in cheating.
Usually, important sightings of the rare birds needed to get counts in the 700s are visited by hundreds of birders.
Just to clarify, the birds these contestants are counting are the number that they see in a particular year.
Answer for Blank 1:
Answer for Blank 2:
Answer for Blank 3:
Answer:
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Answer:
Part A: A, part B: G, Part C: H
Explanation:
What does this mean:
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himself of every opportunity to tamper
with the delicate springs of Reverend
Dimmesdale's nature and drive him into
an even weaker state."
Which multimedia element would best clarify information for a speech about the United States Secret Service agents’ responsibilities?
a map of the Secret Service office in Washington, DC
a video clip of Secret Service agents on the job
a graph showing the median age of Secret Service agents
a logo for the Secret Service agency
Answer:
B) a video clip of Secret Service agents on the job
Explanation:
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The multimedia element that would best clarify information for a speech about the United Sates Secret Service agents responsibilities will be, a video clip of Secret Service agents on the job.
What is multimedia?Multimedia is a tool that is used in a form of communication in a form of video, audio, graphics.
What is information?Information is a collected data that gives meaning to something.
What is speech?Speech is the expression of ideas that is articulated with the means of voice. Speech is a way to address a discourse to people.
Who is Secret Service agents?Secret Service agents are the special task agents, who are trained to protect presidents, or to investigate crimes.
Because, the multimedia element that would best clarify information for a speech about the United States Secret Service agents responsibilities would be a video clip of Secret Service agents on the job, as a video clip showcases the events happening in the life's of a Secret Service agents on a daily bases which can easy depict his experiences, his doings and all the other things which can speak for the United States Secret Service agent.
Hence the correct option is, a video clip of Secret Service agents on the job.
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Explain Feklisov's rationale for American assistance to the Soviets?
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Although there are no options attached or further context, we can say the following.
Feklisov's rationale for American assistance to the Soviets was that the United States government was interested in the scientific minds and technology developed in the Soviet Union. So helping some Soviets coming to America, the government could learn about the secrets behind Soviet weaponry and technologies.
Let's have in mind that these were the times of the Cold War, in which the United States and the Soviet Union competed in the arms race, the space race, and in the spreading/containment of Communism around the world.
Colonel Alexander Feklisov (1914-2007) was a Soviet spy who has a legal residency in the United States.
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
Read the Greek and Latin words and definitions. alma mater: a school at which one has studied at and graduated from et cetera: and more; and so forth per diem: by the day; daily ad hoc: improvised Choose the Latin or Greek phrase that best fits each sentence. My music teacher is always talking about pitch, tone, melody, . When the neighbors showed up for dinner, my father made a[n] meal. I want to go to Harvard University because it's my mother's . Rugen's first job paid his paycheck , rather than weekly.
Answer:
Answer:
1. et cetera
2. ad hoc
3. Alma mater
4. per diem
Explanation:
just make sure you listen
Answer:
1. et cetera
2. ad hoc
3. Alma mater
4. per diem
Explanation:
Which short story do you imagine would require the most research on its historical and cultural context? A. a short story set in Alabama in the 1940s B. a short story set in Ethiopia in 1990 C. a short story set in France in 1730 D. depends upon the reader and his/her prior knowledge
Answer:
France
Explanation:
Answer:
The answer is D, depends upon the reader and his/her prior knowledge.
Explanation:
This was correct on Edmentum.
Why has Nick come to the East? What stage of life he is in?
Answer:
why has Nick come to the East?What stage of life is he in?
Answer:
Nick Carraway came to the East because he was "restless" after World War I. He wanted to avoid being "rumored into marriage" and wanted to learn the bond business
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Acceptance definition?
1. Read the sentence. Armor was made of good steel, but the steel used for swords was even Which adjective form correctly completes the sentence? better gooder more better more good
Answer:
better
Explanation:
Answer:
better
Explanation:
who is _____ singer in your country.a.most famous b.more famous c.the most famous
what are some good things about online learning and what are some bad things about online learning?
Answer:
good - safety from virus, students are able to control their learning environment, students who suffer from social anxiety can control that anxiety better, sometimes easier to understand material
bad - less direct social interaction, school sometimes feels less important than it is, easier to cheat and skip classes, sometimes harder to understand material
Skimming
His a reading technique that uses rapid eye movement to look for key
words at a rush or quickly in order to understand reading text or any
other materials Car Butte college, 2019) and what you get cron skimming
is the birds-eye-view or on overview Below are scenariog that shau
skimning strategy in sumaring key ingormation
Answer:
Happy
Explanation:
Happy
GIVING BRAINLIEST
What can you infer about Capulet from the following line? (5 points)
CAPULET
For shame, bring Juliet forth; her lord is come.
Select one:
a. He is not excited about the wedding.
b. He has changed his mind about Paris.
c. He is usually late to everything himself.
d. He does not like for Juliet to be late.
Answer:
It is either A or D
Explanation:
He says 'for shame', which insinuates he's ashamed, and Juliet's absence points to her being late.
QUESTIONS from JOURNEY TO THE RIVER SEA! URGENT!!!
Chapter 8.
1) How did the actors manage to escape from Brazil?
2) How would you describe the Carters based on this chapter?
Chapter 10.
1) list a few things professor Glastonberry showed Maia?
2) What words did the twins used to describe how they felt about Maia?
Answer:
1.Logline: Joao, a deeply paranoid Brazilian cop, escapes Brazil and clashes with Eva, a wealthy Norwegian trader suffering an existential crisis.
Explanation:
SORRY
god has created our beautiful earth
change the voice
Not sure what you mean but if you need to change the sentence, use "Our lord has created this wonderful world" or "God has created this wonderful planet!"
If this is a Christian saying whatever they please, I'd like your feedback on my 'God is a milf' theory
WRITE THE MISSING WORDS
1. I asked the _______
when the plane was going to land
2.the _____ had some fine fillets of fish
3. the ______ is giving a maths lesson
4.the ______wheeled martens truck to the luggage van
5.Jain has gone to the _____ to have her hair cut
6. the ____ blew the whistle and the train moved off
7. the ___ when a broad the battleship
8.we watched the _____ cutting the hay
9. the ______ on sentry duty carried rifle
10. a big crowd saw the ______rescue the boy from the burning house
Explanation:
1. air hostess
2. fishermen
3. teacher
5. saloon
what is the 6 basic steps of preparation of a speech
Answer:
1. Develop the Purpose ( Inform, Persuade, Motivate, Celebrate?)
2. Analyze the Audience - ongoing - formal and informal
3. Develop the Topic (or Thesis for persuasive speeches)
4.Investigate the Subject
5.Structure the Message (preparation outline = full sentences ok)
6.Convert the Message for Oral Interpretation (presentation outline = keywords)
Explanation:
PLS I'm TIMED!!!!! Read the excerpt from The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street.
STEVE
(raising his voice)
There's something you can do, Charlie. You could go home and keep your mouth shut. You could quit strutting around like a self-appointed hanging judge and just climb into bed and forget it.
CHARLIE
You sound real anxious to have that happen, Steve. I think we better keep our eye on you too!
DON
(as if he were taking the bit in his teeth, takes a hesitant step to the front)
I think everything might as well come out now.
(he turns toward Steve.)
Your wife's done plenty of talking, Steve, about how odd you are!
CHARLIE
(picking this up, his eyes widening)
Go ahead, tell us what she's said.
58. LONG SHOT – STEVE 58.
As he walks toward them from across the street.
STEVE
Go ahead, what's my wife said? Let's get it all out. Let's pick out every idiosyncrasy of every single man, woman, and child on the street. And then we might as well set up some kind of a kangaroo court. How about a firing squad at dawn, Charlie, so we can get rid of all the suspects. Narrow them down. Make it easier for you.
DON
There's no need gettin' so upset, Steve. It's just that . . . well . . . Myra's talked about how there's been plenty of nights you spent hours down in your basement workin' on some kind of radio or something. Well, none of us have ever seen that radio—
How does Steve’s attempt to reason with his neighbors affect other elements of the story?
The neighbors calm down and go home for a while.
The neighbors become suspicious of him as well.
The neighbors elect Steve their leader.
The neighbors become a wild mob.
Answer: The neighbors become suspicious of him as well.
Explanation:
The neighbourhood is having some sort of electrical issues and when a boy named Tommy suggests that it may be aliens who are causing it, the adults become suspicious of one another.
Steve who remains level-headed, attempts to diffuse the situation but as he is not very nice about it, the suspicions of others remain and even lead to them suspecting him. They begin thinking that the radio he built was to communicate with aliens.
Which answer choice is an accurate description of an argument?
a type of persuasive writing in which a writer presents an opinion and supports it with logic and evidence
a form of essay in which a writer explains the causes and effects of a historical event
a type of expressive writing that includes sensory details and figurative language designed to entertain readers
a kind of presentation in which the speaker informs the audience about a specific topic
Answer:
a type of persuasive writing in which a writer presents an opinion and supports it with logic and evidence.
Explanation:
An argumentative writing can be defined as an expression of a writer's position (stance) on a subject matter or topic. Therefore, when writers engage in an argument or write an argumentative essay, they make use of a claim to state or express their opinions about the subject matter or topic.
A claim can be defined as a statement that is used by a writer to prove, substantiate or support an argument. Thus, a claim is an assertive statement expressed by a writer to prove that an argument is true or real.
This ultimately implies that, when writers engage in an argument or write an argumentative essay, they make use of a claim to state or express their opinions about the subject matter or topic.
Hence, an accurate description of an argument is a type of persuasive writing in which a writer presents an opinion and supports it with logic and evidence.
Answer: a type of persuasive writing in which a writer presents an opinion and supports it with logic and evidence
Explanation:
i took the test 4.05 ela i know
HELP QUICKLY?? 100 POINTS!!! 10. What images does Thomas create with his words in this stanza (what do you see in your head based on his descriptions)? Make sure to provide textual evidence to support the imagery you see.
Answer (You didn't tell me what poem and which stanza) Is it this poem? :
"Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
What images does Thomas create with his words in this stanza (what do you see in your head based on his descriptions)?:
Thomas wrote "Do not go gentle into that good night" during a very specific moment in Dylan Thomas's life. His father, David John Thomas, had first introduced him to the wonder of language by reading him Shakespeare before bed at night. Thomas's father was a grammar school teacher, but he had always wanted to be a poet but was never able to realize his dream. Thomas wrote "Do not go gentle into that good night" because his father was dying.
Brainlist pls!
How the pandemic has affected you and your family life at home and school
Sending employees home when they are vomiting is the right thing to do to ensure food safety.
is our gain also our loss whats the central idea of the story
Answer:
yes
Explanation:
i am very smart
4 I am not
5 You / We/ They are not
6 He/She is not
Answer:
I don't know what this is but......They look right to me~ ✅
Explanation:
GOOD LUCK!!!~
what is good and bad?
Answer:
good is good and bad is bad XD
How can the executive branch of the federal government influence states to change their education policies?
Answer: The executive branch can put pressure on state governments by withholding federal money from schools.
Explanation: The answer is B
write a letter to your friend in another school informing him or her about your new school.
Answer:
Hello Friend,
I was wondering how your school is going so far.I love my school there are so many people that i got a chance to talk to! I wish you were here in this AMAZING school with me as well but sadly your in a different school away from me. Hope to see you Again
Your Friend,
(whatever name)
How to write? topik "My favorite TV program"?
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_plans to use the touchy-feely mannerisms of_to get him in
trouble with Othello.
Answer:
Act 1(AO1)
Explanation:
OTHELLO: THE HERO DRIVEN BY LOVE:
The Moor Othello, a respected general, has secretly married a wealthy Venetian aristocrat, Desdemona. Her father, Barbantio, is informed of this (on the night of the marriage) by Roderigo, who had hoped to marry Desdemona himself. Barbantio goes in search of Othello and then makes his way to the Senate where he accuses Othello of bewitching his daughter;
"That thou hast practised on her with foul charms, abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals."
(Act I, Scene 2)
"She is abused, stolen from me, corrupted by spells and medicines."
(ACT I, Scene 3)
(possible context of black people and witches)
Barbantio's accusations are proved false when Othello and Desdemona explain how they fell in love. The Duke of Venice tries to reconcile Barbantio to his daughter's marriage but the angry father disowns Desdemona.
"That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter,
it is most true. True, I have married her.
The very head and front of my offending
Hath this extent, no more."
(Act I, Scene 3)
(It's true that I've taken this man's daughter from him and married her. But that's my only offence. There's nothing more.)
"Her father loved me, oft invited me,
Still questioned me the story of my life
From year to year, the battles, sieges, fortunes,
That I have passed...She'd come again and with a greedy ear"
(Act I, Scene 3)
(Desdemona used to listen attentively. If she had to go do some household chore, I noticed that she'd always come back quickly to hear more of my stories. Desdemona fell in love with Othello and his past. Compelling stories that captured Desdemona's heart.)
The Senate sends Othello to defend Cyprus from a Turkish invasion. Desdemona asks to be allowed to accompany her husband, She is put in the care of Othello's ensign, Iago. Iago's wife, Emilia, is to be Desdemona's lady-in-waiting.
"The Turk with a most mighty preparation makes for Cyprus. Othello, the fortitude of the place is best known to you."
(Act I, Scene 3)
(The Turks are heading for Cyprus with a powerful fleet. Othello, you understand better than anyone how the defences for Cyprus work. Even though we have a very good officer in charge there already, everyone says you're the better man for the job. Emphasises the political respect they have for Othello.)
"And I a heavy interim shall support
By his dear absence. Let me go with him."
(Act I, Scene 3)
(When I fell in love with Othello I made up my mind that I wanted to live with him. You can see how much I wanted to be with him by how violently I threw away my old life. I feel like I'm a part of him now, and that means I'm part of a soldier. I saw Othello's true face when I saw his mind. I gave my whole life to him because of his honour and bravery. If I were left at home uselessly while he went off to war, then I'm separated from my husband in his natural element. I'd be miserable without him. Let me go with him
IAGO: THE VILLAIN DRIVEN BY REVENGE:
Iago is an embittered man, who is angry because Othello has not given him the promotion that he believes is due to him. A young Florentine soldier, Cassio has been made lieutenant over him.
"I know my price, I am worth no worse a place."
(Act I, Scene 1)
And I know my own worth well enough to know I deserve that position [to be made Othello's lieutenant
"says he, "I have already chose my officer."
And what was he?... One Michael Cassio, a Florentine."
"But he, sir, had th' election"
(Act I, Scene 1)
(I've already chosen my lieutenant," he says. And who does he choose? A guy who knows more about numbers than fighting! This guy from Florence named Michael Cassio. Iago's jealousy illustrated/introduced by Shakespeare.)
(But Cassio's been chosen over me.)
Iago seeks to revenge himself on both Cassio and Othello, and has already made trouble for Othello; it was he who persuaded Roderigo to inform Brabantio of Desdemona's elopement in the first scene.
"I follow him to serve my turn upon him."
Act I, Scene 1)
(I'm serving under him to take advantage of him. Manipulation and deception. His Machiavellian character introduced.)
"Call up her father. Rouse him. Make after him, Poison his delight, Proclaim him in the streets."
(Act I, Scene 1)
(Let's shout up to Desdemona's father, wake him, pester him, spoil his happiness, spread rumours about him in the streets. Iago encouraged Roderigo.)
"I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets. He's done my office. I know not if 't be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind,
Will do as if for surety. He holds me well.
The better shall my purpose work on him.
Cassio's a proper man. Let me see now, To get his place and to plume up my will
In double knavery. How?"