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    Pennsylvania Birds

    They flock, roost, fly, wade, and waddle. They are also some of our favorite members of the Pennsylvania wildlife family. Learn more about Pennsylvania birds with the lessons and activities below. Wildlife on WiFi resources are aligned with Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS). 

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    Migration Magic

    Explore the remarkable journey of snow geese as they migrate from their Arctic breeding grounds to wintering wetlands across North America, including Pennsylvania!

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    Celebrate PA Birds

    Discover how Pennsylvania’s birds eat, nest, migrate, and communicate as you explore the species found in backyards, forests, and fields.

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    What Makes a Bird a Bird?

    Discover key traits that make birds unique among all animal groups.

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    Wild Turkey

    Explore how wild turkeys find food, communicate, raise young, and survive in Pennsylvania’s forests and fields.

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    Who's Hoo?

    Explore the unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and nighttime behaviors of owls to understand how these silent predators thrive in Pennsylvania’s ecosystems.

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    Sounds of Spring

    Explore the vibrant sounds of spring as forests, wetlands, and backyards come alive with birdsongs, peeps, trills, and rustles that mark the season’s return.

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    Bald Eagle: A National Symbol

    Investigate the biology, symbolism, and recovery of the bald eagle to understand how this remarkable raptor came to embody the nation’s identity.

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    Bird Digestive System

    Explore how birds break down food by examining the unique parts of their digestive system—from beaks and crops to gizzards—and how each structure supports survival.

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