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Experts answer questions about migration, longevity of shorebirds, weather threats, how much shorebirds weigh, Western sandpipers, the need for food, plumage, predators, endangered species, clutch size, egg colors, and feeding habits.
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Original Air Date:
Aug 8, 2002
Web Site:
http://shorebirds.pwnet.org/index2.html
Winging Northward Videos 
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Shorebirds
Shorebirds are special types of birds with long legs and long wings that live in...
3:30
Introduction
Hosts Sandy Frost with the USDA Forest Service and Hillary Chapman with the US F...
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Learning objectives and game
During the program, students will learn how shorebirds are adapted for wetland h...
2:47
Counting shorebirds
Scientists count shorebirds to assess the health of populations and habitats. ...
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Shorebird adaptations
Shorebirds have special adaptations that enable them to migrate thousands of mil...
4:20
Shorebird migration
Shorebirds need lots of food to migrate long distances to take advantage of the ...
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