Along with warmer weather and flowers blooming, the return of birds to our bird feeder is a sure sign that Spring has sprung.
This years group is very interested in learning more about birds (their "correct names", facts etc..) and I am happy to oblige. Yesterday we talked about what they eat and how. The kids thought it was funny to not have teeth, swallow their food whole and let their gizzard do the work.
We made some games and activities for the kids to explore.
If your family has something bird related (books, binoculars, nest, eggs etc..) that you could bring in next week we would appreciate it.
Although our focus is on backyard birds it's also fun to talk about and watch all kinds of feathered friends. If you have not already done so I encourage you to go to
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles and watch the Decorah Eagles. Their 5' wide nest is perched 80 feet above a hatchery in Iowa. If you wait long enough you can catch the momma bird feeding her eaglets.
The weather this weekend should be perfect for a bird walk. How many birds can your family see or hear?
