Immunochemical characterization of edible bird's nest allergens.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Department of Paediatrics, National University of Singapore, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, S(119074)Singapore. BACKGROUND: We have previously described anaphylaxis induced by edible bird’s nest (BN) and demonstrated that this condition is IgE mediated. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at describing the immunochemical properties of the BN allergens. Comparative studies between 3 commercially available sources (according […]

Swallow Bird Cleanup


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BIRDING: Purple martins less common in Maine


MaineToday.com, ME – Jul 2, 2006

By Herb Wilson,
Maine provides breeding ground for six species of swallows. Tree swallows, the first to arrive in the spring, are the most abundant. Barn swallows are nearly as common. As colonial nesters, cliff swallows and bank swallows may be locally abundant. Rough-winged swallows are even less common in the state. But the least abundant is the purple martin.
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INSECT-EATING, MUD-NESTING SWALLOWS VALUED IN COLORADO

wildlife.state.co.us Colorado welcomes returning swallows, known for two things: eating millions of insects each summer and building mud nests on the sides of buildings, bridges and man-made overhangs. Coloradans worried about mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus may be looking for new ways to make their communities bird-friendly, including educating residents about the benefits of […]

Protected birds nest in Biltmore's break room

Nevada Appeal, NV – Jul 23, 2006 Tom Meyer Bonanza staff writer For the staff at the Biltmore Tahoe Lodge and Casino, the outdoor break area is a place to take a deep breath, enjoy a smoke, make a phone call, or grab a quick meal before heading back to the floor. For a pair of barn […]

David Horst column: Swallows enjoy living on the ledge

Appleton Post Crescent,  USA – Jul 26, 2006 In our barn, 10 feet up a main post, right where the roof joist meets the post, a short piece of two-by-four is nailed on diagonally for support. The exposed end of that brace — actually measuring 1½ inches wide, despite the name — is the spot phoebes […]

NESTING OF THE MANGROVE SWALLOW (TACHYCINETA ALBILINEA) IN NESTS OF THE RUSTY-MARGINED (MYOZETETES CAYANENSIS) AND SOCIAL (M. SIMILIS) FLYCATCHERS

shaffer.biz/ Andrzej Dyrcz Department of Avian Ecology, Wroclaw University, Sienkiewicza 21, 50-335 Wroclaw, Poland. E-mail: dyrcz@biol.uni.wroc.pl Key words: Tachycineta albilinea, Myozetetes cayanensis, Myozetetes similis, Mangrove Swallow, nesting. In March–May 1999, I conducted observations on breeding ecology of Rusty-margined (Myozetetes cayanensis) and Social (M. similis) flycatchers along the coast of the Barro Colorado Island located on […]

INSECT-EATING, MUD-NESTING ,SWALLOWS RETURN TO COLORADO

outdoorcentral.com Barn swallows and Cliff swallows build mud nests on man-made structures, but their insect-eating abilities make them a welcome summer visitor. ****** Colorado is fortunate to be the summer home for many species of migratory birds, including several species of swallows, notably the barn swallow and cliff swallow. These small, industrious birds are chiefly […]

Monitoring Swallow Nests Activity 7,Robin and Barn Swallow Nest Shelf

.ia.nrcs.usda.gov Objective: To make students aware of swallows nesting at their school, teach them about the process of monitoring bird nests, and learn about bird behaviors. Materials: Sample Map of Swallow Census at the Palomarin Field Station Map of census area (your school) Clipboard Pens, pencils Duration: Background: Each year, Barn Swallows (BARS), Cliff Swallows […]

Tree Swallow Nest Box Project

msnucleus.org By late January, Tree Swallows begin arriving in Central Park to find a place to nest and raise their young.  Tree Swallows search out old trees and snags with woodpecker holes near open marshes, lakes and streams to build their nests.  They will also use nest boxes as a place to raise their young. […]