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The Wild BIRD FUND
This year the 2nd grade is so excited to have a partnership with the Wild Bird Fund. The Wild Bird Fund is a non-profit organization that provides emergency care for wild birds and other animals in New York City.
Ask Ms. Katie a question!
Ask Ms. Katie a question!
Check out these great bird websites!
On ALL ALL ABOUT BIRDS, you can research birds of interest using their wonderful bird field guide as well as watch videos on their Bird Cam. The field guide provides facts about identification, life history, sounds, and videos!
LOVE LEARNING ABOUT BIRDS OF PREY? VISIT WIND OVER WINGS. IT IS A SITE DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT WILDLIFE SO THAT WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND THE ANIMALS LIVING IN IT. SEARCH THROUGH THE GREEN TABS ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND FIND INFORMATION ABOUT BALD EAGLES, EASTERN SCREECH OWLS, GOLDEN EAGLES, GREAT HORNED OWLS, PEREGRINE FALCONS, RED TAILED HAWKS, AND SAW WHET OWLS. LOOK A LITTLE MORE AND FIND OUT HOW TO CARE FOR ANIMALS SHARING OUR HABITAT.
VISIT CORNELL UNIVERSITY'S LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY WEBSITE. SEARCH FOR YOUR FAVORITE BIRD AND LISTEN TO ITS SONG, READ ABOUT ITS IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS COLOR, PATTERN, BEAK SHAPE, BEHAVIOR, ETC. LEARN ABOUT THE HABITAT WHERE THE BIRD LIVES AS WELL AS WHAT ITS DIET CONSISTS OF. LOOK FURTHER AND SEE LIVE FOOTAGE OF A HORNED OWL AND ITS NEST. BELOW ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE PAGES ON THEIR SITE...
PIGEONWATCH- ZOOM IN ON LEARNING ALL ABOUT OUR SOON-TO-BE FAVORITE CITY DWELLER: THE PIGEON
SPARROWS- WATCH VIDEOS, LISTEN TO IT'S SONG AND READ UP ON IDENTIFICATION AND LIFE HISTORY.
BIRD WATCHING SKILLS- REVIEW WHAT ANY BIRD-WATCHER NEEDS TO KNOW AND PREPARE FOR OUR WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER BIRD WATCHING ADVENTURES!
BIRD SIGHTINGS IN NYC! CHECK OUT THIS BLOG TO FIND OUT WHERE INTERESTING BIRDS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED AROUND BROOKLYN AND MANHATTAN! THIS SITE ALSO LISTS SPECIAL EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE CITY.
ALL ABOUT BIRD ADAPTATIONS! Check out Project Beak.org for bird education and awareness for kids!
INTERACTIVE GAMES:
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE- LISTEN TO SOUNDSCAPES RECORDED AT VARIOUS BIRD HABITATS, MATCH BIRDS AND THEIR BEAKS, WATCH 3D RECREATIONS OF A BIRD DURING TAKE OFF AND FLIGHT OR PRACTICE YOUR BIRD CALLS!
BIRD QUIZ- TAKE THIS INTERACTIVE QUIZ AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF BIRDS.
LOVE LEARNING ABOUT BIRDS OF PREY? VISIT WIND OVER WINGS. IT IS A SITE DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT WILDLIFE SO THAT WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND LEARN TO TAKE CARE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND THE ANIMALS LIVING IN IT. SEARCH THROUGH THE GREEN TABS ON THE TOP OF THE PAGE AND FIND INFORMATION ABOUT BALD EAGLES, EASTERN SCREECH OWLS, GOLDEN EAGLES, GREAT HORNED OWLS, PEREGRINE FALCONS, RED TAILED HAWKS, AND SAW WHET OWLS. LOOK A LITTLE MORE AND FIND OUT HOW TO CARE FOR ANIMALS SHARING OUR HABITAT.
VISIT CORNELL UNIVERSITY'S LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY WEBSITE. SEARCH FOR YOUR FAVORITE BIRD AND LISTEN TO ITS SONG, READ ABOUT ITS IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS COLOR, PATTERN, BEAK SHAPE, BEHAVIOR, ETC. LEARN ABOUT THE HABITAT WHERE THE BIRD LIVES AS WELL AS WHAT ITS DIET CONSISTS OF. LOOK FURTHER AND SEE LIVE FOOTAGE OF A HORNED OWL AND ITS NEST. BELOW ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE PAGES ON THEIR SITE...
PIGEONWATCH- ZOOM IN ON LEARNING ALL ABOUT OUR SOON-TO-BE FAVORITE CITY DWELLER: THE PIGEON
SPARROWS- WATCH VIDEOS, LISTEN TO IT'S SONG AND READ UP ON IDENTIFICATION AND LIFE HISTORY.
BIRD WATCHING SKILLS- REVIEW WHAT ANY BIRD-WATCHER NEEDS TO KNOW AND PREPARE FOR OUR WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER BIRD WATCHING ADVENTURES!
BIRD SIGHTINGS IN NYC! CHECK OUT THIS BLOG TO FIND OUT WHERE INTERESTING BIRDS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED AROUND BROOKLYN AND MANHATTAN! THIS SITE ALSO LISTS SPECIAL EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE CITY.
ALL ABOUT BIRD ADAPTATIONS! Check out Project Beak.org for bird education and awareness for kids!
INTERACTIVE GAMES:
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE- LISTEN TO SOUNDSCAPES RECORDED AT VARIOUS BIRD HABITATS, MATCH BIRDS AND THEIR BEAKS, WATCH 3D RECREATIONS OF A BIRD DURING TAKE OFF AND FLIGHT OR PRACTICE YOUR BIRD CALLS!
BIRD QUIZ- TAKE THIS INTERACTIVE QUIZ AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF BIRDS.