Fifth-graders identify 34 bird species and high water yields in the snowpack for Science on Snow Day

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Keith Bruno of the Audubon Rockies demonstrates how to calculate how much water is in snow as part of the fifth-grade Science on Snow event on March 8. Students from Pagosa Springs Middle School were treated to bird watching, snow science, tree science and various other activities with leaders from various organizations.

By Keith Bruno

Special to The SUN

Last Friday, March 8, fifth-graders from Pagosa Springs Middle School conducted the third annual Science on Snow at the base of Reservoir Hill.

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