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Learning objectives and game
During the program, students will learn how shorebirds are adapted for wetland habitats and prepare for their migration, why a healthy chain of wetlands are important to shorebird migration, and how people can help protect shorebirds and their habitats.
Program: Winging Northward: A Shorebird's Journey
Original Air Date: Aug 8, 2002
Web Site: /sites/shorebirds
Lessons: /sites/shorebirds
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Winging Northward Videos
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Shorebirds
Shorebirds are special types of birds with long legs and long wings that live in...
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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...
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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...
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Shorebird migration
Shorebirds need lots of food to migrate long distances to take advantage of the ...