Camp Weary Parent – Birds of a Feather
Birds of a feather, flock together! Our activities today will focus on birds and especially since it is a beautiful day outside (at least it is here).
Projects
There are so many bird related projects you and the kids can easily do. Pick one or two and get to know the birds in your neck of the woods.
- Photography - use a digital camera or a disposable one and let the kids take pictures of birds they see, their nests, bird houses, feeders, etc. Challenge them to take unusual shots and create a gallery when you are done.
Make a bird feeder - there are so many different ways to make a bird feed for your feathered friends. Here are a few of my favorites – an easy bird feeder at Kaboose’s Kids Bird Feeder, for more advanced/older kids DIY Network has instructions for a suet bird feeder.- Build a bird house – from the basic to the fancy – you can build birdhouses out of just about anything! Here are instructions for a milk carton birdhouse, a paper birdhouse, a wooden birdhouse (for advanced builders), or how about a gourd birdhouse?
Recipes
- Make your own Candy Bird’s Nests
- Another recipe for birds nests using chocolate and chow mein noodles
- Bird’s Nest Cookies
- Egg in a Nest
- Bird’s Nest Egg Salad
Additional Resources
- The National Zoo has a whole resource page dedicated to birds with facts and activities for kids
- More bird fun at Kaytee’s Kid section
- KidzKorner has good info on making bird feeders and which birds eat what
- Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders: From Simple, Natural Designs to Spectacular, Customized Houses and Feeders
- Birds of the World (4 CD-ROM)
- Make Your Own Birdhouses & Feeders (Quick Starts for Kids!)
- Birds Nature Activity Book: Educational Games & Activities for Kids of All Ages
- Backyard Birding for Kids
Don’t miss any of the fun – stop back in tomorrow or visit the Camp Weary Parent page for a complete listing of all the activities to date.
