April 2, 2007: Wood Duck
Although they nest in trees, wood ducks head for the water as soon as the ducklings hatch. 
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April 3, 2007: Sky Dance
Male woodcocks will begin their mating display on a warm April evening.
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April 4, 2007: Making the Catch
Green-back herons have their own tricks for trout fishing.
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April 5, 2007: Brown Thrasher
The brown thrasher has the largest documented song repertoire of all North American birds.  .
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April 6, 2007: Bird Houses
If birds can’t find a comfortable nesting site in nature, they’ll take advantage of living spaces offered by humans.     
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April 9, 2007: Tadpoles
These little amphibians begin life in the water, but soon trade their gills for lungs and a tail for legs. 
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April 10, 2007: Prairie Dog Pups
Like many other creatures, springtime is mating season for the members of this well-organized society.
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April 11, 2007: Bombastic Courtship
A male prairie chicken must puff up its feathers, fan out its tail, and inflate its chest to attract a mate. 
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April 12, 2007: Ancient Redwoods
These giant trees are one of the oldest living life forms on earth.   
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April 13, 2007: Call from the Wild
Mountain lions are usually silent, stealthy creatures, but they have a haunting screech.   
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