For more information, or to schedule a program, please contact us . Birds Feathers, beaks, feet and nests tell the basics about living birds. Illustrative materials include feathers, mounted specimens and nests. Birds Around the Schoolyard Walk outdoors in groups of 6 or 8 and one additional adult. As a whole class activity, make a list of birds seen.
Children investigate nests of several different species.
Illustrative materials will include a variety of nests. Illustrative materials will include mounted specimens, skulls, feathers and slides of common Virginia hawks and owls. Nibble on a seed. Illustrative material include seeds and other foods, slides and identification books. Many of our favorite songbirds that nest in North America and winter in the tropics are experiencing serious reductions in population.