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Students explore wetland

Students are doing field work exploring the mudflats and finding out what birds eat in that habitat.

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Program: Migration Science and Mystery: Bay of Santa Maria (Mexico)

Original Air Date: Nov 13, 2014

Web Site: http://migration.pwnet.org/

Lessons: http://migration.pwnet.org/

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3:49

Introduction

Host Xico Vega introduces the program live from the Bay of Santa Maria in Mexico...

6:01

Santa Maria Bay

The Bay of Santa Maria in Mexico is a very important coastal resource for people...

1:28

Birds in Spanish

The many birds found at the Bay of Santa Maria are listed in Spanish....

2:21

Students explore wetland

Students are doing field work exploring the mudflats and finding out what birds ...

8:39

Experts answer questions

Experts at the Bay of Santa Maria in Mexico answer questions about shorebirds, m...

3:43

Close of Electronic Field Trip

Host Xico Vega thanks those who participated in the distance learning adventure ...

2:20

Importance of the Fraser River Delta

The Fraser River Delta is one of the best places in Canada to see birds and it�...

3:23

Introduction

Host Holly Middleton introduces the program live from the Fraser River Delta in ...

3:30

Conservation research about shorebirds

Conservation research is important for the protection of species because there a...

2:38

Conducting research about shorebirds

Researchers capture birds in mist nets and then collect data....

4:25

Students conduct research on the mudflats

Students report on the different kinds of shorebird food they found in the mud a...

10:59

Questions and answers

Experts answer questions about migration, stopovers, conservation laws, sleeping...

2:38

Conclusion of Fraser River Delta Electronic Field Trip

Students learn a lot about migration during the electronic field trip to the Fra...

2:36

Introduction

Host Pam Hefley introduces the program live from the Copper River Delta in Alask...

1:29

Welcome from Gov. Sarah Palin

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin talks about the natural features of Alaska and students ...

1:57

Pacific Flyway

Shorebirds migrate along the Pacific Flyway, wintering in the southern regions a...

0:21

Why birds stop

Birds stop during migration to rest and eat....

3:57

Stopovers are important

Stopovers provide critical habitat for migrating birds so that they can rest and...

0:21

Shorebirds eat invertebrates

Students investigate the mud to determine what shorebirds eat....

4:22

Shorebird bills

Different species of shorebirds have adaptations to their bills that enable them...

2:28

Shorebirds also find food in estuaries

Shorebirds also find food in estuaries and mashes....

4:13

Counting shorebirds

Students examine methodologies for counting shorebirds and found a grid method t...

5:03

Migration mysteries

While some information about migration is known, there are still many aspects of...

1:25

Message from Alaska Senator Murkowski

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski talks about the international protections that sho...

22:35

Questions and answers

Experts answer questions about shorebirds, migration, whether they get cold, hab...

1:17

Close

Thanks to all of the sponsors and experts who helped with the program....

3:34

Copper River Delta

The Copper River Delta near Cordova, Alaska, is a major stopover for shorebirds ...

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