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Wetlands are Nature at its Best |
Birds and Wetlands of Chokecherry Hollow
| Wetlands are the heart of both forest and open country habitats. Large
populations of diverse plants and animals including those that can be found nowhere else
thrive in these beautiful places. Although often a harsh environment, the abundant
wildlife activity proves how productive wetland areas are. This DVD provides a close look at some of the many birds and mammals that depend on these steadily declining natural ecosystems for survival. A few of the nesting water/marsh birds shown are Black Terns, Sora Rails, Coots, Grebes, Geese, Ducks, Red-winged and Yellow-headed Blackbirds. You will see birds that require a mixture of marsh, grass and woodland for their home territories; i.e. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Catbirds, White-throated Sparrows, Northern Flickers and Warblers. Watch a male Northern Goshawk feeding on his snowshoe hare prey. A male Northern Oriole
spends time removing parasitic larvae from one of his fledglings. Resting and feeding
Sandhill Cranes greet you with echoing calls. Enjoy the graceful soaring flight of White
Pelicans and much more. |
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Wetlands are Nature at its Best |
"Photographing and describing even a small part of wetlands is a huge task. If we have helped explain how important they are to the future of wildlife, our work has been worthwhile." Wally & Shirley Harstad
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