northern

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For 30 minutes we watch a northern harrier on the hunt, dive-bombing blue-winged and cinnamon teal, though he always comes up empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In the case of the northern spotted owl, exemptions were initially granted for timber sales in Oregon but later withdrawn due to legal challenges and procedural violations.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

It is opposed to cheese being labeled as Parmesan unless it is produced in the designated region in northern Italy, according to strict production standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Yellow warnings for wind covered all of Scotland on Saturday, while an amber warning was issued by the Met Office for southern Scotland, northern England and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At last Roz said, “I must find the Ancient Shark. I have heard that she lives in the northern ocean. Can you show me the fastest way there?”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown