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Counting shorebirds

Scientists count shorebirds to assess the health of populations and habitats.

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Program: Winging Northward: A Shorebird's Journey

Original Air Date: Aug 8, 2002

Web Site: http://shorebirds.pwnet.org/index2.html

Lessons: http://shorebirds.pwnet.org/index2.html

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