Chickadee Bird Club Blog Introduction

 

I have realized that some of my Chickadee Bird Club kids would like to learn more about birds, but our time together is so limited. I decided to create this blog for them and anyone else who would like to learn more about birds. I will add lessons to this blog using my photos and links to videos. I will add some drawing lessons and read-aloud books as well. Hopefully, this will continue their love of birds and nature as well as educate them further. Every so often I will have a quiz for them in a flashcard style, so they can practice their identification skills. In the meantime, you should:

• get a bird field guide to look over in their free time {Most of the students in my school have received 1-2 bird field guides from me. If you'd like a recommendation for a field guide for your area, please let me know.}
• purchase bird flashcards to practice
• get a pair of binoculars to help you see the birds more closely
• practice drawing birds as that will help you to notice details about each species
• get out and explore new habitats and practice your observation skills

Interested students can learn more and we can review it when we are together. I think it will be fun!  Learning about birds is educational and science at its best! Going outdoors birding causes people to be more observant and aware. Exploring in the outdoors is exciting! It reduces stress and causes you to feel happy!  In this tech-y world we live in, it's good for all of us to step away and get outdoors more!  Enjoy!