Just because you don't always see them, doesn't mean that all the birds have flown the coop. Bird watching is a fun way for you and your kids to get some quality time with Mother Nature. Birds teach all kinds of biology lesson to kids of any age--from learning about different species to understanding evolution! Now all you have to do is attract the birds and watch in wonder. Here's how:
Feeding your Feathered Friends
Materials:
Knot a length of yarn around the pinecone so you will be able to hang it outside. Spread peanut butter (if allergies are a concern, you can use shortening, but it won’t be quite as sticky) all over the pinecone, then roll in bird seed until it’s well-coated. Hang outside in a squirrel-hostile spot. Voila! Lunch is served!
Build a Better Birdhouse
Materials:
Rinse the milk carton in plain water and dry thoroughly. Use the scissors to poke several holes in the top and bottom of the carton to allow condensation and water to escape. Cut a hole in the front of the house (decide what kind of bird you want to attract, and size the door accordingly.) Use dull masking tape to cover the entire carton, sealing the top. Have your child color the taped exterior brown to look like natural wood, or glue strips of bark to the carton. Finally, poke a hole in the top, tie a loop of string through it, and hang in a quiet place where residents will be safe from predators like squirrels and snakes.
Binoculars for Beginners
Materials:
Glue the two rolls together side by side. Let dry. Stand upright; punch one hole on each exterior side of one end. Cut a length of yarn long enough to loop through holes and go around your child’s neck. Knot it through each hole. Decorate “binoculars” and go on a bird-watching expedition.
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