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Do you know your marshes from your hemi-marshes? On #WorldWetlandsDay, test your knowledge of wetlands and learn about their far-reaching benefits for birds and people. @Audubon_GL https://t.co/Icflbtlm4c

Millions of individual birds rely on wetlands in North America alone. For #WorldWetlandsDay, we highlighted some of the most iconic wetlands on the continent along with bird species that call this habitat home. Learn more here: https://t.co/ejPis8V5bz Video: Northern Harrier https://t.co/9NyNsbanpe

#DidYouKnow the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) authorizes grants to partnerships in the US, Canada and Mexico? Collectively, this program has protected over 30 million acres of wetlands in 3,000+ projects on the ground, engaging 6,300 partners! #WorldWetlandsDay https://t.co/6F8nA4zTE5

A wetland is a wetland, right? No! There are lots of different types of wetlands and incredible birds that call these places home. Learn more about marshes, peatlands, and swamps as well as birds like Marsh Wren here: https://t.co/ejPis8V5bz Photo: Marsh Wren by Larry Master https://t.co/PorUyq3io5

On #WorldWetlandsDay, consider adopting a Mallard, a bird that helps keep wetland plant communities diverse & healthy. With your donation, you’ll be supporting Audubon’s urgent work to protect birds—and you’ll receive a lifelike plush of a male Mallard. https://t.co/a0NiSgGyuQ https://t.co/r5bdFgwRwV

It's #WorldWetlandsDay! Time to celebrate with a Mallard duckling or two, or three, or four... https://t.co/A7Z8Hki0ia

Wetlands are wonderful places to observe a wide variety of bird species. Celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay by learning more about the marshes, swamps, and peatlands that North American birds rely on! https://t.co/ejPis8VD17 Video: Black Tern https://t.co/mLYI4IBzl0

...and the answer is... Greylag Goose! Well done if you got it right! Come back next week for some more blurry birds! #birda #birding #birdwatching #whatbird #wildlifeatspeed #birdID #birdidhelp #whatbirdisthis #birdchallenge #birdquiz #birdingquiz #wildlifewednesday https://t.co/vfyOrBxk5b

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Have you seen our documentary short? It features the iconic Wood Stork, its critical habitat in Audubon’s @CorkscrewSwamp Sanctuary, and what @AudubonFL is doing to protect the species. Watch the full film here on #WorldWetlandsDay: https://t.co/LMXNteeF2J https://t.co/Stmj5ZvnJV

Excessive groundwater pumping threatens people, agriculture, and natural ecosystems—including the birds and wetlands that depend on these sources of water. On #WorldWetlandsDay, explore this conservation challenge with our new Bird Migration Explorer tool: https://t.co/2a7azACxqS https://t.co/meGUpllgOq

Nearly a decade ago, Cherry Creek 3 became the 1st multi-family development to receive Habitat Hero certification for incorporating #BirdFriendly landscaping. #PlantsForBirds not only attract birds but help save gallons of water each year. @audubonrockies https://t.co/ozO71BFiiC

“Community participation & engagement are fundamental, & education is key to changing the local perception of these birds, which know no borders & help maintain the balance of ecosystems throughout the continent,” writes Colombian biologist Esther Vallejo. https://t.co/cB6gofoZnQ

“But many decades of advances in migratory science offer me a point of connection that deepens my amazement of bird migration: I know both my lifestyle and Ningeongan’s shape the fate of this species [the Snow Goose].” Read on: https://t.co/HAJJxCX1KH https://t.co/7V4l1xMIxb