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ARE COPYRIGHTED BY MICHAEL FURTMAN. NO REPRINTING OR DISTRIBUTION
WITHOUT THE AUTHOR'S PERMISSION.
I have the pleasure of writing for Puddler
Magazine, the children's publication of that venerable wetlands and
waterfowl conservation organization,
Ducks Unlimited. I also occasionally do Young Naturalists pieces for
the MN Conservation Volunteer. Here are a few stories that children should enjoy.
They might even learn something!!!
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It Looks Like A Duck!!! Not all waterbirds are waterfowl!
Let's learn about what other birds share the duck marsh!
A ROMP OF OTTERS! Otters are some of the coolest critters
around. Sleek, fast, fun and fury! Read about them in this Young
Naturalists segment of the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine!
MEET THE DABBLING DUCKS! There are "dabbling" ducks, and "diving" ducks, named for how they like
to eat. Read this story to learn all bout the dabblers!
SUPER-DUPER DIVING DUCKS! Diving ducks can do some pretty super-duper things! What can they do?
You won't know unless you read this story!
THE EYES HAVE IT -- Just
how fantastic is "duck vision?" Well, did you know they can see almost
all around them all at once? How cool is that? Learn more in this fun
story!
THE SCOOP ON BILLS --Waterfowl
mouths are called "bills." Did you know that they come in different
shapes and sizes? They do! Why? If you read this story, you'll find the
answers!!
The Fabulous Fox Family
is a Young Naturalist piece I wrote and photographed for the
Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine. Red foxes are smart and
beautiful. You'll enjoy learning about them!
 NESTING
TIME! So where do ducks nest? How many
eggs do they lay? If you read this, you'll know the answers!
THE DUCK FACTORY! Cars
come from a factory. Even toasters and televisions do. But ducks? Learn
all about the "duck factory" where most of North America's ducks are
born!
A WINTER'S TALE -- You probably
know that ducks and geese fly south for the winter, but do you know why,
or what they do on their wintering grounds? You'll know all about it if
you read this story! |
