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Congratulations
to
Beth Sheckler from
Carbon
Sue Leese from
Venango
Larry Spencer
fom
Erie County
for submitting the correct answer!!
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Eight
Pennsylvania bird species are associated with
wetland habitats
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These
include:
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American
Bittern, Threatened
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Bald
Eagle, Endangered
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Black
tern, Endangered
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King
rail, Endangered
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Least
bittern, Threatened
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Osprey,
Endangered
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Sedge
Wren, Threatened
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Yellow-bellied
Flycatcher, Threatened
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The
Great Egret and the Yellow-Crowned Night Heron,
both threatened species, prefer streams and
shallow rivers as their main habitat.
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Wetlands
are very important habitats for birds. Up to one-half
of the North American bird species nest or feed in
wetlands!!!
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Wetlands
also provide habitat to numerous invertebrates, mammals,
fish, reptiles, amphibians and plant species!
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Wetlands
are an important part of our natural environment.
Besides providing valuable habitat, wetlands filter
and clean water, store water, recharge groundwater,
recycle nutrients, and provide floodwater protection.
Wetland also provide numerous recreational opportunities
for people!
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