In the Everglades, a system of canals and levees diverts water to urban areas and the Everglades National Park. This water management system has caused changes in the natural flow of the water during the wet and dry season. Wading birds are especially sensitive to wet and dry seasonal changes. How have water cycle disruptions MOST likely
affected wading birds?

a. The water quality for feeding has been improved by runoff
b. The higher water levels allow longer legged birds to survive and reproduce
c. The release of water diluted food sources for their young
d. The reduced salinity results in more eggs being laid