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Articles by Mary Lundeberg
Share the beach with birds
Beaches are popular in Florida — for us, as well as for beach-nesting birds who call the beach home. From March through August, shorebirds and seabirds scrape small nests in the sand, lay their eggs and raise their chicks. Solitary nesters (snowy plovers, American oystercatchers and Wilson’s plovers) hatch downy young that are camouflaged. The chicks are precocial, meaning they aren’t helpless like songbird nestlings.
Tortoises on the go
Gopher tortoises have been on the move. Last month, the males were out searching for mates. Now some females are starting to lay eggs. Please slow down when you are driving and look for these gentle creatures crossing roads, in search of mates or nest sites. If you see one crossing a road, move it in the direction it was traveling in. Use gloves if you have them handy in your car.
Snail kites: Evolution in fast forward
Florida is the only state in the United States that hosts snail kites, although they are also found in South and Central America. The snail kite, classified as a federally endangered species, used to be frequently seen in the marshes around Lake Okeechobee in the Everglades. Loss of wetlands changed that. Lake levels have been raised in recent decades to irrigate farms. When marshes become flooded with water, kites can’t find snails.
Going batty
I grew up being afraid of bats, unnerved by their haphazard method of flying. I feared bats would drink my blood, give me rabies and nest in my hair. But recently, after having an opportunity to photograph and study these furry mammals, I’ve developed a respect and fondness for this misunderstood and maligned creature.
Red tide continues to kill wildlife
Red tide, the dinoflagellate Karenia brevis, occurs naturally in the Gulf (typically miles offshore) and is fed by human activities, which is why the latest bloom has persisted near our shores. Red tide blooms have intensified more than 15-fold since the 1950s due to increased pollution and climate change. Brevetoxins ( the neurotoxins produced by K. brevis) first accumulate in zooplankton, fish, and bivalves. Fish die because their gills stop functioning, and are the first indicator of red tide.
Seeing What You Normally Don't See
Seeing What You Normally Don't See Abstract Video can be a powerful tool to support teacher research, help teachers notice what's not readily visible in their daily teaching, transform their practice, and improve student learning. © 2010 Phi Delta Kappa International
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