Saltmarsh Sparrow Chick Narrowly Escapes Death
Clip: Season 33 Episode 11 | 4m 52s
A rising tide can spell the end for saltmarsh sparrows chicks.
The saltmarsh sparrow nests in coastal marshes that tend to get flooded once a month during high tides. Eggs either float away or chicks drown in the rising water. Only chicks that are strong enough to climb can avoid certain death.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Saltmarsh Sparrow Chick Narrowly Escapes Death
Clip: Season 33 Episode 11 | 4m 52s
The saltmarsh sparrow nests in coastal marshes that tend to get flooded once a month during high tides. Eggs either float away or chicks drown in the rising water. Only chicks that are strong enough to climb can avoid certain death.
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