Food chains and food webs illustrate how different specie get energy. Find out how the energy flows in the freshwater ecosystem.
American BitternAmerican Bittern,
NatureWorks,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, ha
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/americanbittern.h...
American bitternAmerican bittern,
By Marie S. Harris,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespa
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
American Black Duck American Black Duck,
Sdakotabirds.com,
Photo by Richard Ettlinger,
Visit the website for the photograph.
http://sdakotabirds.com/species/photos/american_bl...
American Mink American Mink,
Image Credits: Clipart.com,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, an
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/mink.htm
American MinkAmerican Mink,
Natural History Notebooks,
Canadian Museum of Nature,
Notes and images of American Minks.
http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/ammink.htm
American minkAmerican mink,
By Kurt Schlimme,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, be
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
American toadAmerican toad,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Bufo_america...
American White Pelican American White Pelican,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Click on
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/whitepelican.htm
American White PelicanAmerican White Pelican,
Photo by Alan D. Wilson/CCSA,
eNature.com,
Along with a photograph, there is a description, the bird's dimensions, and information on its habitat, range, voice, and more.
http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/detail.asp...
American White Pelican - EEK!American White Pelican
EEK! Critter Corner,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Photos and information for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/bird/pel...
Amphibians: Salamander & Newt Amphibians: Salamander & Newt,
San Diego Zoo,
The Zoo provides photos md enormous amount of information on salamanders and newts; just scroll down the page for topics you can expand.
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/salamander...
Anhinga
Anhinga
NatureWorks
New Hampshire Public Television
Habitat
Anhingas can be found in freshwater ponds and swamps where there is thick vegetation and tall trees.
Diet
Using their sharp bi
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/anhinga.htm
AnhingaAnhinga,
By Laura Kearns,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior,
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Ardea herodias great blue heronArdea herodias - great blue heron,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, b
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Belted kingfisher Belted kingfisher,
Biokids,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eat
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Megaceryle_a...
Black-Crowned Night Heron Black-Crowned Night Heron,
By Alicia Ivory,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, l
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Black-crowned Night-Heron Black-crowned Night-Heron,
Photo by William L. Newton,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nes
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-crowned_N...
Brown PelicanBrown Pelican,
Photo by Brian L. Sullivan,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food ha
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_Pelican/l...
Caspian Tern Caspian Tern,
Photo by France Dewaghe,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Caspian_Tern/li...
Common LoonCommon Loon,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats them
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Gavia_immer/
Common Moorhen Common Moorhen
Bill Horn
Birdsofoklahoma.net
Visit the website for photo.
http://www.birdsofoklahoma.net/Commonmoorhen.htm
Common Snipe Common Snipe,
By Christopher Gott,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Common Snipe - YouTubeCommon Snipe,
By madmurd,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 02:16.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Double-crested Cormorant Double-crested Cormorant,
Photo by David Stephens,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting,
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Double-crested_...
Double-crested CormorantDouble-crested Cormorant,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, ra
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/doublecorm.htm
DunlinDunlin,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/dunlin.htm
Dunlin Dunlin,
Seattle Audubon Society,
Birdweb.org,
Has photos, description, life history, status, an audio of what it sounds like, and links to family members.
http://birdweb.org/birdweb/bird_details.aspx...
Dusky salamanderDusky salamander,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Desmognathus...
Florida softshell turtleFlorida softshell turtle,
By Heather Stewart,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habita
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Forster's Tern Forster's Tern,
Photo by Antin Colins,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Forsters_Tern/l...
Glossy Ibis Glossy Ibis,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/glossyibis.htm
Glossy Ibis Glossy Ibis
Atlantic Cnty, NJ
May, 1995
©Mike Danzenbaker
Visit the website for photos.
http://www.avesphoto.com/website/na/species/IBIGLO...
Great blue heronGreat blue heron,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Ardea_herodi...
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Wikipedia.org
The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Blue_Heron
Great Blue Heron - YouTubeGreat Blue Heron,
Posted by kathylynndean,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 03:54.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Great Egret Great Egret,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information; for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/pr...
Green HeronGreen Heron,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/greenheron.htm
Green HeronGreen Heron,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/greenheron.htm
Hooded MerganserHooded Merganser,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, hab
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/hoodedmerganser.h...
Horned grebe Horned grebe,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats the
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Podiceps_aur...
Laughing GullLaughing Gull,
Photo by O.S. Pettingill/CLO,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Laughing_Gull/l...
Least BitternLeast Bittern,
By Kevin T. Karlson,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, a
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Least_Bittern/l...
Lesser sirenLesser siren,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats the
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Amphibia/
LimpkinLimpkin,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, die
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/limpkin.htm
Little Blue HeronLittle Blue Heron,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, ha
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/littleblueheron.h...
Long-eared owl Long-eared owl,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats t
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Asio_otus/
Mink Printout - Enchanted Learning Mink Printout,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
MudpuppyMudpuppy,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats them, a
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Necturus_mac...
North American river otterNorth American river otter,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat,
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Lontra_canad...
Northern ShovelerNorthern Shoveler,
By Kelly Johnson,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Northern water snakeNorthern water snake,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Nerodia_sipe...
Northern water snakeNorthern water snake - Nerodia sipedon,
By Merritt Gillilland,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn a
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Pied-billed grebe Pied-billed grebe,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eat
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Podilymbus_p...
Pied-billed GrebePied-billed Grebe,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, ha
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/piedgrebe.htm
Pied-billed GrebePied-billed Grebe,
By Autumn Smith,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan,
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Purple Gallinule Purple Gallinule,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, hab
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/purplegallinule.h...
Purple Gallinule Purple Gallinule,
Photo by Cleber,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, an
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Gallinul...
Red-backed salamanderRed-backed salamander,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Plethodon_ci...
Red-necked GrebeRed-necked Grebe,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, hab
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/redgrebe.htm
Red-necked GrebeRed-necked Grebe,
Photo by Raymond Lee,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habit
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-necked_Greb...
River Otter River Otter,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
Roseate SpoonbillRoseate Spoonbill,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, ha
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/roseatespoonbill....
Roseate SpoonbillRoseate Spoonbill
Wikipedia.org
Description
The Roseate Spoonbill is 80 cm (31 in) tall, with a 120-130 cm (47-51 in) wingspan. It has long legs, a long neck, and a long, spatulate bill. Adults h
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseate_Spoonbill
Roseate SpoonbillRoseate Spoonbill,
Photo by William L. Newton / CLO,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nestin
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Roseate_Spoonb...
Ruddy Turnstone Ruddy Turnstone,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habi
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/ruddyturnstone.ht...
SanderlingSanderling,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/sanderling.htm
Short-eared owl Short-eared owl,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Asio_flammeu...
Snowy EgretSnowy Egret,
By Andrea Weslosky,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, be
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Star-nosed mole Star-nosed mole,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Condylura_cr...
The Great Blue HeronThe Great Blue Heron,
EEK! - Critter Corner,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Photos and information for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/bird/blu...
Water-Walking Water-Walking,
David L. Hu - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
Georgia Institute of Technology,
A page of water strider pictures; some can be enlarged by clicking on them.
http://www-math.mit.edu/~dhu/Striderweb/striderweb...
Western chorus frogWestern chorus frog,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what e
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Amphibia/
Wood StorkWood Stork,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/woodstork.htm