Estuaries are the bodies of water where freshwater rivers and streams merge with oceans. Fauna include waterfowl, worms, and crabs.
American CootAmerican Coot,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Coot/l...
American CootAmerican Coot,
Birdweb.com,
Has photos, description, life history, status, an audio of what it sounds like, and links to family members.
http://www.birdweb.org/birdweb/bird_details.aspx.....
Bald EagleBald Eagle,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/life...
Belted KingfisherBelted Kingfisher,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfish...
Blue CrabsBlue Crabs,
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources,
Find out everything you could want to know about the blue crab and when it can be found in an estuary.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/pub/seascience/bluecr...
BrantBrant,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brant/lifehisto...
Canada Goose Canada Goose,
By Farna Yarza,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click to enlarge) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior,
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Estuary AnimalsEstuary Animals,
University of Washington,
NaturalMapping Program,
Find examples of animals you'd find in estuaries; some have a link to photos, descriptions, and other information.
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/marine/e...
Everglades National Park - Animals Everglades National Park - Animals,
National Park Service,
Combination of text and photos.
http://www.nps.gov/ever/naturescience/animals.htm
Great EgretGreat Egret,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Egret/lif...
Great Heron Great Heron,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Heron/lif...
Harbor SealHarbor Seal,
Washington NatureMapping Program,
Extensive information and photos of the harbor seal.
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/ha...
Hazing of cormorants has begun on Oregon estuaries
Hazing of cormorants has begun on Oregon estuaries,
April 7, 2015,
By Henry Miller,
Statesman Journal,
Hazing of double-crested cormorants has started in several areas along the Oregon coast t
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2015/04...
How do you find a Burmese python in the Everglades?How do you find a Burmese python in the Everglades?,
April 28, 2015,
By Michael Casey,
CBS News,
There is no shortage of people wanting to rid the Florida environment of the invasive Burmese pyt
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-do-you-find-a-burm...
Little Blue HeronLittle Blue Heron,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Little_Blue_Her...
OysterOyster,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with images; click to enlarge.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster
SandpippersSandpippers,
Dan Roberson Creagrus home,
In-depth article with mumerous close-up photos of sandpippers.
http://creagrus.home.montereybay.com/sandpipers.ht...
Va. sturgeon may be key to ancient fish's recoveryVa. sturgeon may be key to ancient fish's recovery,
By Steve Szkotak,
The Associated Press,
Saturday, November 13, 2010,
The Boston Globe,
All-text article.
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articl...
Waterlife Game
Waterlife Game,
U.S. Department of Commerce,
NOAA.gov
Interactive estuary story and game.
http://games.noaa.gov/oscar/
Wild Kids - Animals of coastal habitats Image Gallery
Wild Kids - Animals of coastal habitats Image Gallery
Australian Museum
Look at colourful illustrations of some key Australian animals found in coastal habitats, including oceans, coastal waters
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Wild-Kids-Animals-o...