Investigation should include
- definition of shorebirds
- physical characteristics of common shorebirds (e.g., long-legged wading birds, gull-like birds, upright perching water birds, duck-like birds, sandpiper-like birds, cranes, herons, egrets).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are common shorebirds in Virginia?
- What effect does coastal development have on local shorebird populations?
- How does habitat diversity help stabilize some shorebird populations?