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Conclusion of Fraser River Delta Electronic Field Trip
Students learn a lot about migration during the electronic field trip to the Fraser River Delta.
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Original Air Date:
Apr 24, 2007
Web Site:
http://migration.pwnet.org/
Lessons:
http://migration.pwnet.org/
Migration Science and Mystery Videos 
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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