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Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
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HD video Muskrat pair in Denver Colorado state park reservoir
Sitting on a floating raft of logs and grass next to submerged willows, a pair of muskrat eat in the flooded waters of Chatfield Reservoir State Park near the mouth of the South Platte River just outside Denver, Colorado.
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HD Video Bighorn ram crossing Platte River, Colorado
a large bighorn sheep ram drinks from and then walks across the South Platte River in Waterton Canyon, Colorado.
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HD video sunset over Platte River sandhill cranes Nebraska
HD video sunset over Platte River sandhill cranes Nebraska
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Driving over North Platte River lined by trees under cloudy skies
Driving over North Platte River lined by trees under cloudy skies
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Driving over North Platte River lined by trees under cloudy skies
Driving over North Platte River lined by trees under cloudy skies
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HD video American Dipper in Platte River, Colorado
As snow falls, a Water ouzel, or American dipper scoops up aquatic insects and their larvae from the South Platte River in Waterton Canyon, Colorado. They are known for their ability to dive under the freezing water for food.
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HD video close-up muskrat eating leaves Denver Colorado
Holding the branch of a willow tree in his claws, a muskrat hungrily eats the leaves and buds near the shore of the Bear Creek which feeds into the South Platte River just outside Denver, Colorado.
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Extreme close-up, small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
Extreme close-up, small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
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Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar; takes flight; flies low and lands again.
Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar; takes flight; flies low and lands again.
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Sandhill Crane walks along the shore of the Platte River, golden evening light.
Sandhill Crane walks along the shore of the Platte River, golden evening light.
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Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
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Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
Small shore bird walks along the edge of the Platte River on a sandbar.
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HD video Flooding South Platte River Colorado
With a farm and silos in the background, the South Platte River runs many feet above flood stage near the town of Platteville, Colorado after days of heavy September rains.
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WS Shot of Flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis standing on river bank some come in to land / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
WS Shot of Flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis standing on river bank some come in to land / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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WS PAN View of Sunset at river plate / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
WS PAN View of Sunset at river plate / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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Shore birds fly near the Platte River at sunset.
Shore birds fly near the Platte River at sunset.
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WS PAN View of flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis in silhouette roosting / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
WS PAN View of flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis in silhouette roosting / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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WS PAN View of Sunset at river plate / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
WS PAN View of Sunset at river plate / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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WS View of sun setting down over river Platte Flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis flying / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
WS View of sun setting down over river Platte Flocks of Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis flying / Kearney, Nebraska, United States
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Cattails and tall grass blow in the wind and sunlight glistens on the Platte River.
Cattails and tall grass blow in the wind and sunlight glistens on the Platte River.
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Shore bird forages along the shore of the Platte River.
Shore bird forages along the shore of the Platte River.
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Autumn foliage in the foreground and the gentle Platte River in background during sunset.
Autumn foliage in the foreground and the gentle Platte River in background during sunset.