Busy Birds II

Materials

• curriculum binder
• worksheets
• nest, egg, and claw specimens
• magnifier
• 2 bird footprint stamps
• red-tailed hawk stuffed animal
• 7 pairs of binoculars
• 1 Audubon birdcaller
• Birdsong Identiflyer
• Books: "About Birds - A Guide for Children" by Cathryn Sill; "Birds in your Backyard" by Barbara Herkert; "The Birdwatchers" by Simon James; "Wings on the Wind" by Kate Kiesler; "Bird - Eyewitness Books" by Dorling Kindersley Limited; "Birds of San Francisco and the Bay Area" by Chris C. Fisher

Activities

Science: Learn about blackbirds, starlings, sparrows, hawks, pigeons, and jays. Examine a real nest, red-tailed hawk egg, and hawk claw.

Measuring/Cooking: Make "seed ball nibblers" and "sweet nests" for kids, seed treats for birds, and a bird feeder to hang in your schoolyard.

Arts & Crafts: Make a colorful flying bird and a heart-shaped bird feeder. Use bird footprint stamps to make your own unique piece of art.

Circle Time: Learn about birdsongs, try some birdwatching, and enjoy books and stories about birds.

Outside Time: Create a nest supply station or take an exciting nature walk.