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Counting shorebirds
Students examine methodologies for counting shorebirds and found a grid method to be most accurate.
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Original Air Date: May 10, 2007
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 ...
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