The Attacks of the Goths on the Roman Empire. It is ironic that the most serious threats to the Roman Empire began not with the western Germanic tribes of the Roman frontier but the eastern Germanic tribes, particularly the Goths.
In a large, shallow body of water, hundreds of flamingos congregate like an avian water ballet team: all preening their pink feathers, resting in the sun and standing on one leg for hours at a time. Flamingos even sleep that way. Bird Image Gallery.
The Piping Plover, a small, stocky, sandy-colored bird resembling a sandpiper, derives its name from its call notes, or plaintive, bell-like whistles, often heard before the birds are seen. The adult has yellow-orange legs, a black band across the forehead from eye-to-eye, and a black ring around the base of its neck.he Endangered Species Act provides penalties for taking, harassing or harming the piping plover and offers some protection to its habitat. 1  Respect all areas fenced or posted for protection of wildlife. 2  Do not approach or linger near Piping Plovers or their areas. 3  Keep pets on beaches on leashes.