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This document is a review of the music album "Wind Orchestra Masters Vol. 1" which features compositions by contemporary American composers. The review praises the structure, emotional impact, and accessibility of the pieces. The album includes works by Jeff Vitucci, Allen Molineux, and Andres Luz, performed skillfully by the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Wind Symphony. The document also includes an interview with pianist Mikhail Rudy, discussing his career, collaborations, and a film he directed about painter Wassily Kandinsky's version of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." Additionally, the text explores the interrelation between visual arts and music, focusing on Kandinsky's abstract elements and Chagall's incorporation of music in his paintings. It mentions collaborations between the author and artist Philippe Parreno, jazz pianist Misha Alperin, and the Quay brothers, who are filmmakers known for their animated films and productions of opera and ballet. The text concludes with a review of Rudy's recording of Grieg and Prokofiev concertos. [Extracted from the article]

IN THIS ISSUE It wasn’t all bad Sea eagles are due to be returned to the Severn Estuary after an absence of 150 years. The birds, which have a wing [...]

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW DUNNE The skull of a wedge-tailed eagle was presented as evidence in Dorothy Sloan’s trial. For many decades, wedge-tailed eagles ([I.Aquila audax]) were classed as [...]

Byline: Punters See which fancied runners the Punters and Betfair form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Saturday, November 2, with feature racing at Flemington for the [...]

Discover MORE / Q&A / RECORD BREAKER! What is the biggest eagle? This is a title that is often claimed for Steller’s sea eagle, a fish-eating species from North-East Asia. [...]

Byline: Jett Hatton Winning machine Crocetti won't be seen in Australia this week with trainer Danny Walker ruling out a Golden Eagle tilt. It's a big blow for New Zealand [...]

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEOFF LINNEY Australia’s largest bird of prey, the wedge-tailed eagle, can have a wingspan of 2.8m as an adult. Fully grown females reach weights of just [...]

This article discusses the different sizes of men's watches and how the "right" size can vary depending on the style and purpose of the watch. It highlights the increasing diversity in the watch industry and showcases a selection of watches under 40mm in size. The article also mentions the innovative efforts of leading watch manufacturers, such as Breitling and Rolex, and explores the cultural resurgence of small watch cases. The article concludes by featuring several watch models from various brands. [Extracted from the article]

A group of individuals, including a professor of anthropology and anatomy, go on an expedition to investigate Bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest. They enter a cave and encounter something terrifying, resulting in the disappearance of the professor and his companions. A survivor is found by a Native American woman, who is offered money by a corrupt businessman to let him die. However, the woman records a conversation with the businessman, exposing his involvement. Local authorities become aware and plan to hold the businessman accountable. Mary and Elmo are in a truck heading south, while Swiftwater is in a patrol car heading north. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the guitar techniques and style of the band The Eagles. The Eagles are known for blending country and rock music and have produced iconic recordings. The article highlights the band's use of harmony lead lines and their influential guitar performances, particularly the solo on "Hotel California." The article also provides information on the band's history and lineup changes. It explores the various approaches to rhythm and lead guitar used by The Eagles, including powerchord riffs, country-style rhythm, slide soloing, and "duel" style guitar solos. The article concludes by offering tips on achieving the band's signature guitar tone. [Extracted from the article]

We tested the influence of on‐shore avian predators on the at‐sea distribution and abundance of marbled murrelets (Brachyramphus marmoratus) during their breeding season in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada. We conducted a field experiment using deterrent predator decoy kites that mimicked flying bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In the summers of 2018 and 2019, we conducted at‐sea surveys of murrelet distributions along inshore and offshore transects with and without kites flying, and tallied real eagles along the shoreline and fish schools encountered. Kites negatively influenced overall murrelet counts (estimate = −1.19, 95% CI = −1.88 to −0.51), but we did not detect inshore to offshore movements within the study site. Our results indicate murrelet movement out of the study area in response to the kites. Overall murrelet counts were also lower when real eagle counts were higher (estimate = −0.22, 95% CI = −0.35 to −0.09). When kites were flying, a higher proportion of the murrelets remaining along inshore transects were found between rather than adjacent to kite locations (estimate = −1.61, 95% CI = −2.67 to −0.54), indicating avoidance of kites. Since avian predator populations have steadily increased in the past 30 years throughout the murrelet's breeding range, these avoidance effects could create a negative bias in long‐term shoreline count trends. Our findings highlight the importance of considering non‐lethal predator effects on murrelets when conducting at‐sea censuses and constructing conservation plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Byline: Jett Hatton Sydney punters may see Golden Eagle-bound Crocetti in the flesh sooner than expected. The star Kiwi, which has won eight of his nine starts, returned with a [...]

Words Jacqui Agate the bleached wood and sea stacks of Ruby Beach have been sculpted by the elements I stood on a gnarled bluff above the Haro Strait and watched [...]

—TEAGAN SLIZ THE SHORES OF Esquimalt Lagoon in Colwood, B.C., are home to a plethora of wildlife: squirrels, bald eagles, owls, and turtles. Some are real, but others are artfully [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Animal of the week White-tailed eagle Conservationists are amazed that a pair of white-tailed eagles are still caring for their youngster more than a year after [...]

—Andy McGlashen SINCE 2009 A VOLUNTARY FEDERAL permit program has offered wind-energy companies a trade-off: If they adopt certain technologies or practices to prevent collisions, they’ll be shielded from prosecution [...]

IN THIS ISSUE Greater spotted eagle Researchers studying tracking data from greater spotted eagles say the birds have been avoiding flying over Ukraine since the country has been at war [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / Wild Times / wild TIME Reprieve for raptors on Scottish moors It is hoped that a new law regulating the grouse-shooting industry will tackle raptor persecution [...]

This document titled "If You Were..." provides information about the physical characteristics and abilities of different animals. It describes the traits of a cat, kangaroo, eagle, and penguin, highlighting their unique features and how they enable them to move and survive in their environments. The text encourages readers to imagine themselves as these animals and consider how their own bodies compare. It also prompts readers to think about other animals and how they move. [Extracted from the article]

IT'S ONE OF those enjoyable surprises to spring on yourself to remember (a) eagles are real, and (b) you could see one on a walk in this country. Not, in [...]

There are many different ways to explore Harris and Lewis, including these adventures: • Stornoway Seafaris (stornowayseafari.com) provide rib boat tours around the sea lochs and along the coast of [...]

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 7 MIN TIME: 4 HOURS Grey Mares Tail is the fifth largest descending waterfall in Britain, with a drop of 60 metres, and is part of [...]

Having retired from the UK's nuclear industry after 42 years, I decided to trade up from a Nikon D850 to a Nikon Z 9. With the fantastic capabilities of this [...]

The article discusses the 2023 Eagle Institute, where school business leaders gathered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to explore leadership lessons from the past. The Battle of Gettysburg, considered a turning point in the Civil War, and President Abraham Lincoln's famous address at Gettysburg National Cemetery were used as historical examples to examine leadership concepts such as communication, staying true to a shared cause, and more. Attendees found the unique approach of connecting historical events with modern-day leadership concepts to be impactful and transformative. The article also mentions that the 2024 Eagle Institute will focus on leadership lessons from American innovation. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the 'Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney, New South Wales, showcasing ancient Egyptian artifacts and their religious reverence for animals like cats and scarab beetles.

STEVE NEWMAN MAX MILES ON FOOT: 4 MIN TIME: 2.5 HOURS Portree offers a great base to explore Skye, but the town itself has good birding, with woods, a river [...]

JOHN MILES In association with http://os.uk/osm MAX MILES ON FOOT: 8 MIN TIME: 5 HOURS Loch Ba, on Mull, was the first location in Britain where White-tailed Eagles nested after [...]

1 'Grand Teton Overlooking Snake River' by Tony Webb 'Taken during the summer of 2021. I was lucky enough to catch a clean shot of the Grand Teton range in [...]

The article discusses the issue of lead poisoning in bald eagles due to scavenging on gut piles from deer killed with lead ammunition. A regional Environmental Conservation Police Officer captured an eagle displaying signs of lead poisoning, and veterinary examination confirmed the neurological distress.

While the recent population recovery of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in New York State, USA, is a conservation success, evidence from necropsies suggest that ingested lead (Pb) from ammunition fragments is causing morbidity and mortality to wild eagles. Wildlife managers and officials at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation would benefit from analysis of their necropsy data to understand how documented morbidities or mortalities impact dynamics of the remaining wild eagle population. We integrated necropsy data on bald eagles in New York State collected between 1990 and 2018 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation into a matrix population model. We compared annual survival of hatchling, non‐breeding, and breeding eagles under factual (Pb) and counter factual (Pb‐reduced or Pb‐free) scenarios. We found no evidence that Pb altered annual survival of hatchlings. Lead was associated with a reduction in the annual survival of non‐breeders by 0–0.056 (females) and 0.052–0.057 (males), and a reduction in the annual survival of breeders by 0.051–0.057 (females) and 0–0.032 (males). Lead was associated with a reduction in the long‐term growth rate (λ) by 0.009–0.036 (females) and 0.023–0.035 (males). Due to altered dynamics over the prior 3 decades, abundances of eagles in the most recent year of the study (2018) differed between Pb and non‐Pb systems; Pb was associated with a reduction in the number of total females by 15–610 birds, but an increase in the number of total males by 43–95 birds. The interactive software depicting these and other results is available for public use. Our study provides state‐specific evidence of the population‐scale impact of Pb ammunition on bald eagles and may be helpful to wildlife officials in the creation of educational materials or regulatory measures in habitats that support free‐ranging bald eagles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I am a nature photographer born in Padua, a city in northern Italy's Veneto region. I have loved photography since I was a child. Recently I was lucky enough to [...]

(A) Spotted eagle rays are no bigger than your hand. FALSE. Not unless you're a giant! At 16 feet from nose to tail, the longest ray could cover a car. [...]

BY JOAN COLLINS It has been over 50 years since golden eagles nested in New York. Fortunately, we can still see these magnificent raptors migrating through in early spring and [...]

The Octane article "Vote for Car of the Year!" invites readers to participate in selecting the Car of the Year at the 2024 International Historic Motoring Awards. The shortlist includes notable vehicles such as the 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, 1964 Meyers Manx 'Old Red', and the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero. Readers are encouraged to vote for the car that has made a significant impact on the classic and collector car world. Voting can be done at historicmotoringawards.co.uk/vote. [Extracted from the article]

The article details the career of William A. Anders, who was a lunar module pilot on Apollo 8, the first crewed lunar orbit mission, and highlights his diverse roles from Air Force pilot to NASA astronaut and later as a U.S. ambassador and executive. It also discusses his early efforts to join NASA, his key contributions to the Apollo program, the iconic Earthrise photograph, and his subsequent roles in nuclear policy and industry until his tragic death in a plane crash.

The article reports on an auction of rare and historic coins, including the double-struck 1794 S-28 Head of 1794 cent, by Heritage Auctions, in an Antique Auction held in conjunction with the ANA U.S. Coins Signature® Auction, at an event running from August 13 to 18, 2024.

The article offers information on recent U.S. Mint product releases and their sales figures. Topics include the release of the American Innovation dollar for Maine honoring Dr. Bernard Lown, the sales totals for the 25-coin roll and 100-coin bag, the release of the gold and silver 1-ounce uncirculated American Eagle coins, and the significant increase in sales for the 2024 clad proof set, 2024-W silver proof American Eagle, and the 2024 Congratulations Set.

The article focuses on the entry of proof Gold Eagles into the market, discusses availability of different ounce options; sales figures for the 2024 Proof Gold; the introduction of the 2024 Kennedy half dollar; and increases in sales for the 2024 proof set and the 2024-W proof silver American Eagle.

Some animals have feet that look downright terrifying. Others are just odd looking and bizarre. All of these weird feet help the animals run, climb, and keep their balance. Gorillas [...]

The article presents the author' views on essential elements in a poem and presents suggestions on writing a poem. She opines on the involvement of power images that acts as a metaphor in a poem. She comments on the problem associated with lines in a poem. She remarks on the use of richly symbolic dead eagle in a poem. She recommends on how to end a poem.

The Philadelphia Eagles have not scored yet on Thursday Night Football, but it's not because they haven't had opportunities. On the Eagles' opening drive, the team moved into Washington Commanders territory before the drive stalled at the 26-yard line. Unfortunately, usually reliable kicker Jake... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Philadelphia Eagles will put their four-game winning streak on the line this Sunday when they take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.  The Eagles are coming off a 28-23 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running back Saquon Barkley led the charge with 159 rushing yards, 40... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BooksNot a great deal has been written about the six-cylinder Silver Eagle and its 14.75 precedessor, made by Alvis from 1927 to 1933, which have long been overshadowed by the perennially popular 12/50. But the Silver Eagle, with its smooth straight-six, is a lovely car in its own right, and owner Dick Wilkinson has untangled its rather complex production and coachwork history in this well-produced hardback that features lots of period images. Order it from the author by emailing wilkinson237@btinternet.com.RICHARD DB WILKINSON, £40 inc UK p&p, ISBN 978 1 914458 24 8PHOTO (COLOR)Reviewed by Mark Dixon [Extracted from the article]