photo © 2009 Tim | more info (via: Wylio)Eastern Kingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Friday, February 25, 2011
Eastern Kingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
photo © 2009 Tim | more info (via: Wylio)Eastern Kingbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Friday, February 18, 2011
Meet the Flycatchers
Chapter VI of the Thornton Burgess Bird Book for Children introduces Dear Me a Phoebe and Chebec a lesser flycatcher.
photo © 2008 black_throated_green_warbler | more info (via: Wylio)
photo © 2008 black_throated_green_warbler | more info (via: Wylio)
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Where is Bahrain?
Have you heard about Bahrain recently in the news? Do you know where it is?
I didn't so I thought I'd find out a little more about this Middle Eastern country.
The information is from the United States Department of State.
Geography Bahrain is 727 sq. km. (274 sq. mi.); approximately four times the size of Washington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago of 36 islands located off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. The four main islands are joined by causeways, and make up about 95% of the total land area.
The capital is Manama, pop. (2002 est.) 148,000.
Bahrain is a low desert plain very hot and humid from May to September with average highs between 86 and 104 degrees fahrenheit. The rest of the year is temperature with average temperatures between 68 and 86 degrees fahrenheit.
Population (January 2008 est.): 1,046,814, including about 517,368 non-nationals.
Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%.
Religions: 98% Muslim (approximately Shi'a 70%, Sunni 30%), with small Christian, Jewish, Baha’i, and Hindu communities.
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.
Education is not required, but is provided free to Bahrainis and non-nationals at all levels, including higher education.
Estimated net primary school attendance (1991-2001)--84%. Adult literacy, age 15 and over (2003 est.)--89.1% for the overall population (male 91.9%, female 85%).
Bahrain gained independence from the United Kingdom August 15, 1971The government is a constitutional hereditary monarchy.
Constitution: Approved and promulgated May 26, 1973; suspended on August 26, 1975; the National Action Charter was approved by a national popular referendum on February 14-15, 2001, and a new constitution was issued on February 14, 2002.
Branches of the Government: Executive--King (chief of state); Prime Minister (head of government); Council of Ministers (cabinet) is appointed by the King and headed by the Prime Minister.
Legislative--The bicameral parliament (al-Majlis al-Watani) consists of a 40-member elected Council of Representatives and a 40-member Shura (Consultative) Council appointed by the King. Members of both chambers serve 4-year terms. Judicial--High Civil Appeals Court. The judiciary is independent with right of judicial review.
I didn't so I thought I'd find out a little more about this Middle Eastern country.
The information is from the United States Department of State.
Geography Bahrain is 727 sq. km. (274 sq. mi.); approximately four times the size of Washington, DC. Bahrain is an archipelago of 36 islands located off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. The four main islands are joined by causeways, and make up about 95% of the total land area.
The capital is Manama, pop. (2002 est.) 148,000.
Bahrain is a low desert plain very hot and humid from May to September with average highs between 86 and 104 degrees fahrenheit. The rest of the year is temperature with average temperatures between 68 and 86 degrees fahrenheit.
Population (January 2008 est.): 1,046,814, including about 517,368 non-nationals.
Ethnic groups: Bahraini 63%, Asian 19%, other Arab 10%, Iranian 8%.
Religions: 98% Muslim (approximately Shi'a 70%, Sunni 30%), with small Christian, Jewish, Baha’i, and Hindu communities.
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Farsi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.
Education is not required, but is provided free to Bahrainis and non-nationals at all levels, including higher education.
Estimated net primary school attendance (1991-2001)--84%. Adult literacy, age 15 and over (2003 est.)--89.1% for the overall population (male 91.9%, female 85%).
Bahrain gained independence from the United Kingdom August 15, 1971The government is a constitutional hereditary monarchy.
Constitution: Approved and promulgated May 26, 1973; suspended on August 26, 1975; the National Action Charter was approved by a national popular referendum on February 14-15, 2001, and a new constitution was issued on February 14, 2002.
Branches of the Government: Executive--King (chief of state); Prime Minister (head of government); Council of Ministers (cabinet) is appointed by the King and headed by the Prime Minister.
Legislative--The bicameral parliament (al-Majlis al-Watani) consists of a 40-member elected Council of Representatives and a 40-member Shura (Consultative) Council appointed by the King. Members of both chambers serve 4-year terms. Judicial--High Civil Appeals Court. The judiciary is independent with right of judicial review.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Zucchini Brothers
Friday February 4, 2011 is our first air date. Learn about the Zucchini Brothers at www.zucchinibrothers.com
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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