Bird Buddies | Story Edventures

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This story will help you see the similarities and differences between bird species. We hope this story is just the beginning of your own adventures with your birding friends. 

Connect

Find or create a secret hideout that you can observe birds from. The two kids in the story decided to use an old box. They brought along some binoculars and a notepad to take notes and sketch what they saw. Of course, snacks are always helpful :)

Read aloud the book Bird Buddies with a friend.

Practice using I notice…, I wonder…, It reminds me of… as you observe birds. What are they doing? Can you find birds flying, eating, cleaning their feathers, resting, and swimming?

Explore

Observe, record data, take notes, draw pictures, tally species, notice adaptations. It’s great if you know the names of the birds. If you don’t, you can invent your own names and write stories about the birds you watch. How are the birds that you see the same? How are they different? 

Study phenology. Each year, record when you see your first hummingbird of the season. Record the last one, too. Compare your data from year to year. 

Engage

Become a citizen scientist. Participate in World Migratory Bird Day activities (always the second Saturday in May, mark your calendars for next year!) Migratory birds, such as hummingbirds, face many challenges and overcome many obstacles along their migratory routes. What are some ways you can help all migratory birds close to home and far away?

More ways to engage

• Protect, restore or create habitat for migratory birds in your nearby nature.
• Spread the word. Encourage others to become aware of what migratory birds need to be healthy!
• Make friends along the way!
   

About the author

When Ken was a kid, he dreamed about becoming an artist. While he never gave up on his dream, he did teach and work in business before he was able to focus on what he really wanted to do –tell stories and draw pictures. 

It is important to him that the stories he writes show respect for all creatures, including people. He wants his readers to be curious AND kind. Check in the library for his other books.