31.   An environmental group said Tuesday that unusual warm spells this year have attracted many birds to Sevastopol that usually spend the winter further south, in Greece or Turkey.

32.   Biologists believe the mild-mannered birds were attracted to the site because flat, washed-over beaches are ideal nesting areas.

33.   The birds were apparently attracted to grain left scattered around fields after the harvest.

34.   The DCA mandates that vegetation at airport must not bear juicy fruits or colourful flowers because these attract birds, a major no-no for airports.

35.   The defense ministry appealed to people not to throw garbage on the streets and to inform civic authorities about any animal carcasses lying about, to avoid attracting birds.

36.   To help attract more birds to the mission, officials have scattered ladybugs on rose bushes and made mud puddles the birds can use for net-making material.

37.   To help attract more birds to the mission, officials have scattered ladybugs on rose bushes and made mud puddles the birds can use for nest-making material.

38.   The scene attracted birds before human beings.

39.   Officials said such reserves were part of overall afforestation projects to widen farming areas, face desertification and attract migratory birds.