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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Lesser Yellowlegs

For Students 9th - 10th
What makes the Lesser Yellowleg unique? This educational site provides you with information ranging from characteristics and behavior to diet and life cycle.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Mountain Bluebird

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Northern Shoveler

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Northern Shoveler. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pileated Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of this site features photographs of the Pileated Woodpecker and audio content of his call. Students will have an opportunity to learn about this land bird's characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Bellied Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and listen to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker's song and call through this resource. Students and teachers will find information on this species' ranging from habitat and life cycle to characteristics and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Headed Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
The red-headed woodpecker can be found in woodlands throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The content of this site includes information on the characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, behavior and diet of this...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Knot Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the life of a Red Knot Sandpiper through this educational resource. This site features information on characteristics, life cycle, diet, range, habitat, and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ring Billed Gull

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you want to learn about the Ring-Billed Gull? Find out all about this aquatic bird when you visit this educational resource. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Semipalmated Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a clear and concise look at the Semipalmated Plover. The information covered in the source includes characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, diet and behavior. You will also find clear photographs of this aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Sharp Tailed Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper through this brief but informative source. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle and more. Don't miss out on the...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swainson's Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and check out this informative resource on the Swainson's Hawk. The content of this source includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tree Swallow

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the Tree Swallow when you explore this clear and concise resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and diet to behavior and life cycle. Don't miss out.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Upland Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Upland Sandpiper through this educational site. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: White Ibis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the White Ibis. The content of this site includes information on characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, range and behavior of this aquatic bird.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wild Turkey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of the Wild Turkey. Learn more about this running bird when you explore this site filled with information ranging from characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and more. Check out the wonderful...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Willet

For Students 9th - 10th
Dare to discover more about the Willet when you explore this site. The content of this resource looks at characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and range of this aquatic bird.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Winter Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Point to and click on any bird to learn more about them and what they're eating at the feeder. Look closely, some birds are camouflaged. Species of birds include the woodpecker, chickadee and grosbeak.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Toucans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a toucan, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Examine the Status of Local Birds

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson to research statistics of local birds to identify if any of the populations are in decline. Based on the research, students will recommend an action plan to help any populations which are struggling.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Bird Feeder Watch List

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will develop a list of local birds they might see at their home bird feeder. Once the list is compiled, observations of the birds will occur. Students will draw conclusions based on the data collected and report it to the class.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: At a Park

For Students 9th - 10th
See why public lands are absolutely essential for effective bird conservation.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about some different ways to provide water for any type of backyard habitat.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Pollinators: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.
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Council for Environmental Education: Flying Wild: The Birding Beat [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Activity that teaches students how to identify birds. Some useful characteristics to watch for include silhouette, habitat, plumage, sounds, and behavior.