Now that birds are chirping again and the robins and the hummingbirds have returned, I thought it would be the perfect time to create a bird migration nature study pack. For freeeeeee! Click on the…
More than 53,000 birds are expected to fly over the Philly region tonight in one of the largest migration events of the season.
Now that birds are chirping again and the robins and the hummingbirds have returned, I thought it would be the perfect time to create a bird migration nature study pack. For freeeeeee! Click on the…
David shares the coolest things he learned in 2018. Read here.
Animal Migration?! The movement of animals from location to another? Yep. That's right! That's what you're about to teach, and you need a PowerPoint to help you get through the lesson. Well, that's where I come in! This PowerPoint is a great introduction to animal migration, why animals migrate, how they migrate, and the types of migration! This PowerPoint includes: -Lesson Objective -Lots of pictures! -Video Link -Group discussion questions to make sure the kids are engaged -Great migration information -Exit Ticket Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter for notifications on flash freebies, funny memes, and much more! Thank you so much for supporting this dad! Please let me know if you have any questions at all and don't forget to leave a 5 star review! THANK YOU!!!!!
This simple bird migration nature study will help your children observe birds, recognize migration, and complete a nature journal challenge.
“One day I asked myself what kind of trail the birds would leave in the sky if that were possible.”
Have you noticed a lot of bird activity at your house recently? I certainly have. Lots of different types of birds very busily collecting seeds from this summer's flowers, and scratching around in the fallen leaves. You can tell that the seasons are changing and preparations are happening for the cold weather that will soon be upon us. This post may contain affiliate links, please see disclosures for more information. How can you find and observe birds during the months of fall? Which birds migrate? Birds migrate to be sure they can find enough food to feed themselves throughout the year. For birds whose breeding grounds are in climates that receive snow or frigid temperatures this means that many have to travel to warmer areas. Migrating is a very difficult task, and many birds do not make the trip. This time of year birds are bulking up so that they will have the energy stores to fly hundreds to tens of thousands of miles to their winter habitat. Neotropical Migratory Birds are those that spend their spring and summer in Canada or the United States and the winter in warmer places like Mexico, Central and South America, or the Caribbean. There are many species in North America that fall into this category. As migration is difficult, actions like the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act are in place to aid in conservation efforts and maintain our avian populations. How can you observe bird migration? Migration forecasts are available through Cornell with their BirdCast site. You may also live in one of the regions recognized as a migration flyway. Birds don't just fly straight south- there are 4 major flyways in the United States that many bird species follow. You can also visit eBird and find where certain species have been spotted in your area. Observing the migration of hawks is very popular and there are many sites devoted to this. You can find information and data at the Hawk Migration Association of North America and HawkCount sites. Ruby Throated Hummingbird ©SBF Which birds migrate? Many that you are familiar with! For a list of birds that migrate to warmer climates see this table from the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. Tracking wildlife is not always easy, although the data being compiled about bird migration is improving all the time. Between technological advances such as transmitters and GPS, and the work of citizens through programs like eBird and Project Feederwatch, we have a clearer picture of where birds are and where they are going. Click on the links below to learn more about bird migration, some great book suggestions for children, and resources and lesson plans about bird migration! What have you been observing in nature? Comment below! Read more: Cornell: "The Basics of Bird Migration: How, Why and Where" Cornell: "Where Can I Go To Watch Hawk Migration?" Audubon: "Tracking Birds' Migration Paths Online" Audubon: "Unlocking Migration's Secrets" NY Times: "Flight Paths" Bird Migration Resources: BirdCast eBird Project Feederwatch Neotropical Migratory Bird Fact Sheet U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Bird Migration Educational Materials NY Times Learning Network- On The Fly: Studying Bird Migration and Behavior Migration Science and Mystery Lessons International Migratory Bird Day Educators Supplemental Material Amazon.com Widgets
A major bird conservation conference has been held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
Solar Eclipse Coloring Page Flying 3-D Luna Moth Printable Butterflies + Moths Bird Migration Nature Study – Free Printable Rocks and Mineral Properties – FREE Activity Little Brown Ba…
Antonio Frasconi (born 1919) was raised in Uruguay and moved to the USA in 1945. He worked as a gardener and as a guard at an art museum, where he went on to have his first show of his wood block prints. (Does that mean I can expect a show at the Cleveland Museum of Art where I worked one summer as a security guard? Oh, how I wish!) Frasconi has illustrated quite a few books, including a number of bilingual children's books, which is where I had seen his work first. In the children's books his pictures often include blocks of flat color that I don't like so well, so I was delighted when I started looking up more of his work and found that he also does lots of black and white that I really love. In stark contrast to the children's book illustrations, Frasconi has also done a fair bit of work that's very political, including a series of portraits of "The Disappeared" victims of dictatorships in Uruguay. In fact, Frasconi's work shows a range of subject matter that I find fascinating: the murder victims of "The Disappeared," animals, architecture, fables, portraits, and more. For example, his "Migration" pieces are really interesting. There are other pieces that I find much more pleasing, but I think it's cool that Frasconi chose the wheeling flocks of birds as his subject, and I admire the patience it must have taken to carve. But regardless of the variety of subjects, Frasconi's style always emphasizes the look of the wood. Look how the grain of the wood is visible in this piece. I love the interplay between the lines of the wood grain and the carved lines of the bricks. I love that Frasconi didn't try to hide the wood grain, or smooth it away, or fight it, but instead let it enrich the texture of the old building. A 1974 book of his work is called Against the Grain, but I don't think that's the right title at all. I know they were trying to be clever, but what I find so wonderful is how well Frasconi cooperates with the grain. I think my favorite pieces by Frasconi are the architectural ones, (including the strangely beautiful oil rigs above). Something about his rough yet warm style seems really suited to capturing the geometry of human-built structures, yet imbuing them with a touch of life and humor that makes them seem truly human. [Pictures: Offshore Oil, wood block print by Antonio Frasconi, 1953; Frog from Bestiary/Bestiario by Pablo Neruda, wood block print by Frasconi, 1965; Migration No.3, wood block print by Frasconi, 1959; from The Fulton Fish Market, wood block print by Frasconi, 1953; San Miniato, I and II, Firenze, wood block prints by Frasconi, 1967; Portrait of Albert Einstein, wood block print by Frasconi, 1952. (Several of these images were scanned from Frasconi: Against the Grain, Collier MacMillan Publishers, 1974.)]
Hunters on Land and in Trees (continued)
Wall tattoos silhouettes birds: geese bird migration wall sticker The decals are suitable for decorating wall, window and other surfaces. The birds silhouettes are quick & easy to apply. When applying the wall stickers, it is important that the surface is dry and dust-free. Size of the wall tattoo birds silhouettes: The bird migration geese consists of a total of 15 birds stickers. When it´s applied as shown, the picture has the total size of approx. 80 x 40 cm. All wall tattoos are made of a high-quality, silk matt vinyl film (soft PVC film, self-adhesive). The decals are individually made using the plotting process and can be removed without leaving any residue. More wall stickers are available here: https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/viilou?ref=si_shop&show_panel=true§ion_id=20742890 To the overview of all products: www.etsy.com/de/shop/viilou The wall tattoo birds according to own design and handmade. © viilou - posters patches penguins - illustration & print made in Berlin
In our hibernation, adaptation and migration unit, we love to include hands-on activities, so we are learning how to make a migration diorama!
How It Works
Thin, structural lines delineate a magpie wing and contour a child’s nose or cheekbone in Taquen’s murals. Working with a color palette of pastels and neutral tones, the Spanish artist (previously) paints large-scale portraits, fragments of limbs, and birds, often leaving the composition’s skeletal forms visible. “The supports are just as important as the work itself,” he tells Colossal. “I look for camouflage, minimalism, and mixture. In the end, it is also a metaphorical form of the footprint that I believe we should leave in the places we pass through.” Many of Taquen’s works consider the relationship between species through the lens of movement and impulse, focusing on gesture, touch, and instinctive acts. More
Discover the diverse world of sparrows with our all-inclusive guide. Uncover key insights about their habits, habitats, and birdwatching tips for these common yet captivating birds!
How many questions do you get asked in a day? My count right now has to be close to 100. Inquisitive, curious kids are fabulous - though, truth be told, exhausting. While I have been known to respond with the day-dreamy "yep" in the car after responding to 38 questions about clouds, I really do
Coded images of birds are an ideal opportunity to tell kids about bird migration and show which ones arrive in Europe in the spring.
A murmuration of starlings is difficult to understand without seeing it for oneself. Murmur, a series of photographs of this majestic occurrence by NYC-based photographer Richard Barnes, makes it a bit more comprehensible. Barnes was in Rome in 2005 as a winner of the Rome Prize when he witnessed his first murmuration, which was also when he learned of its existence. At the time he was finishing his book Animal Logic, so stumbling upon these birds and their swirling formations in the sky was quite a stroke of luck.
Coded images of birds are an ideal opportunity to tell kids about bird migration and show which ones arrive in Europe in the spring.
