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Wetland habitats help humans
Wetlands habitats are important for people as well as wildlife. They filter pollutants, provide water, prevent flooding, provide food, and offer places to watch wildlife.
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Original Air Date:
Aug 8, 2002
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http://shorebirds.pwnet.org/index2.html
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Shorebirds
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Introduction
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Learning objectives and game
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Counting shorebirds
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Shorebird adaptations
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Shorebird migration
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Shorebird food
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Wetland habitats
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Wetland habitats help humans
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Winter habitat for shorebirds
The wetlands around Sinaloa, Mexico, and in Santa Maria Bay provide important wi...
2:22
Shorebird Count Results
Students explain how they count shorebirds and the results of their count. ...
1:17
Flyways
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4:39
Mudflat meals
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3:05
How to help shorebirds
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1:37
Program review
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Questions and answers
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Shorebird Sister Schools Program
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