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A ranger’s seasonal account of managing wild animals to revive a lost landscape at the National Trust's oldest nature reserve. Tucked away in the flat lands of rural East Anglia lies Wicken Fen, so loved for its big skies and tiny creatures, boasting over 9,000 recorded species. For 125 years, this wildlife sanctuary has been cared for by the National Trust.

In The Marsh Builders, Sharon Levy delves into the intertwined histories of wetlands loss and water pollution. The book's springboard is the tale of a years-long citizen uprising in Humboldt County, California, which led to the creation of one of the first US wetlands designed to treat city sewage. The book explores the global roots of this local story: the cholera epidemics that plagued 19th-century Europe; the researchers who invented modern sewage treatment after bumbling across the insight that microbes break down pollutants in water; and more.

Twilit and sinister, oozing with ague, bad airs, boggarts and other spirits: in the mind’s eye marshes, bogs and swamps are dangerous, crepuscular—and only partly of this world. For centuries, wetlands, have been the object of our distrust: we’ve drained away their demons, encroached upon and denuded them, ripping away not only their fragile beauty, botany and birdlife but also the carefully calibrated lives of those that have come to understand and thrive in them. In Swamp Songs, Tom Blass takes us on a journey through these strange lands and waterscapes.

Most plants can’t survive the demands of “wet feet.” Usually, too much water causes them to wilt and virtually “meltdown,” as they become bloated and soggy. But there are a few hardy plants that know exactly how to deal with this problem—in fact wetland grasses, sedges, rushes, mosses, ferns, horsetails were the first plants to evolve on Earth and are, indeed, the ancestors of the garden trees, bushes, and flowers that we grow today.

What lives in a wetland besides flamingos, ducks, and other birds? How do plants survive in the soggy soil? What jobs do wetlands do? Wade into this book to find out what makes wetlands one of Earth's treasures.

[English] What lives in a wetland besides flamingos, ducks, and other birds? How do plants survive in the soggy soil? What jobs do wetlands do? Find out what makes wetlands one of Earth's treasures.

This book chronicles the creation of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Prior to the park's creation, the Everglades was seen as a reviled and useless swamp, unfit for typical recreational or development projects. Park advocates drew on new ideas concerning the value of biota and ecology, the importance of wilderness, and the need to protect habitats, marine ecosystems, and plant life to redefine the Everglades. Using these ideas, the Everglades began to be recognized as an ecologically valuable and fragile wetland.

Penny visits her Aunt Jane in Maryland for the summer. Penny learns of her grandmother and grandfather's disappearance and the possibility of her having 'the touch' as her grandmother referred to it years before. From working in a Park Services Wildlife Center on one of the many peninsulas to her flight to a small town an hour's drive away, Penny has to find her Aunt Jane who never returned home after her day's work.

Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp’s soft shadows, there’s a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. Discover the magical reaches of the Everglades and all the fascinating creatures living just out of sight in its branches and depths—over and under the wetland.

Come along on a journey through the aquatic habitat of a forested wetland. Meet birds and bobcats, along with the beavers and beetles that call the soggy forest home. Kevin Kurtz continues his award-winning A Day In series, and once again delights listeners with a rhythmic, nonfiction look into a typical day for the animals that live in this wet habitat.

In the spring of 2010, as we watched oil gushing unstoppably into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, many Americans turned their focus to the region for the first time, wondering how this could happen and demanding corporate and government accountability. Yet Rowan Jacobsen brings a surprising perspective to the tragedy: as bad as the spill was, it is only the latest chapter in a century-long story of destruction.

When established house flippers Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod donate a week’s worth of remodeling work to Jazzi’s sister Olivia, they’re expecting nothing more than back-breaking roofing work and cold beers at the end of each long, hot day. With Jazzi’s live-in boyfriend and partner Ansel on the team, it promises to be a quick break before starting their next big project - until Leo, an elderly neighbor of Olivia’s, unexpectedly goes missing....

Song of the Redwing gives children a bird's eye view of life in a marsh, from sunrise to sunset. Through the eyes of the lively red-winged blackbird, children explore a very real yet dreamlike landscape that teems with texture, color, and light. Here in the marsh, where bog meets sky, and listeners encounter the varied creatures that thrive on the land, in the air, and in the water of this rich and diverse environment.

Charleston’s Wetlands is a podcast that illuminates the importance of Wetlands when it comes to benefiting the community and environment. These episodes explore the benefits, threats, and recent legal decisions regarding Wetlands. In a place like Charleston where water is part of its culture, Wetlands need to be protected for us to protect our water and public health. Andrew Wunderely executive director and Waterkeeper of Charleston Waterkeeper, and Ashley Demosthenes, CEO and president of Lowcountry Land Trust, voice their opinions on Wetlands and their importance in Charleston. 

Indulge in the serene ambiance of Kansas wetlands with the captivating audio recording of Frogs and Crickets. Immerse yourself in the melodic symphony of amphibians and insects, carefully crafted to evoke deep sleep and relaxation. The enchanting vocalizations of frogs have long been revered for their ability to induce a sense of tranquillity and inner calm. The rhythmic patterns and melodic cadence of their calls create a soothing backdrop that lulls the mind and body into a state of deep relaxation.

This recording of birds and frogs from Washington state forests and wetlands offers continuous energetic melodious bird singing in a beautiful natural setting. A lake frog joins in from time to time to create a perfect holistic soundscape. The birds will give you a boost of energy to improve mood and focus. Whether you need to block some external noise or need a good background ambience for productivity, these beautiful birds will take you to that safe space and help you with your daily tasks.

Alligators are engineers of the wetlands. Learn all about these amazing animals, including where they live, details about their life cycle, how they change their environment, and how the changes they make benefit other wildlife.

In a lush coastal wetland bordered by coniferous forest, gentle trickles of flowing water weave through marsh grasses, creating a soft, ever-changing rhythm. The lively chorus of Pacific Chorus Frogs fills the air with bubbling calls, while a diverse ensemble of birds brings vibrant life to the soundscape—Pacific Wrens trill from hidden perches, American Robins sing with clear exuberance, Band-tailed Pigeons coo distantly, and tiny Golden-crowned Kinglets flit about with sharp calls.

What plants and animals grow strong surrounded by water? Find out what lives in wetland habitats.

Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of Canadian wetlands with the exquisite audio recording of American Wigeon and other bird songs. Experience the tranquil beauty of these waterfowl and their melodious calls, complemented by the symphony of nature in the background. The American Wigeon, a majestic species belonging to the Anatidae family, graces the wetlands of North America with its presence. These graceful waterfowl are known for their preference for shallow habitats such as marshes, lakeshores, and ponds, where they forage for sustenance.