“Scientists can’t be everywhere, so kids from all over can record data and send it in.” Heidi, grade 7

Through the Cornell Lab's Citizen Science Program, "regular" people--including young people--help scientists by collecting data about their local birds. This helps us study bird populations and supports conservation. This connection with Cornell Lab scientists is especially motivating to students and a great way to get them engaged with their surroundings!

Explore the Environment Using Inquiry

BirdSleuth supports students through the entire scientific process: observing birds carefully, collecting data, asking their own questions, drawing conclusions, and publishing results. In this way, students become practicing scientists. Each fall the Lab publishes the national edition of our student research journal, Classroom BirdScope, which features student research and creative work. We support educators as they engage youth in their own investigations!

'It's fun to be peaceful and quiet
for awhile and just listen to birds.'
-BirdSleuth student, Grade 7

Connect to the Outdoors

Amid growing concern about the health of children and the environment, BirdSleuth gets children outside, observing and appreciating nature. It may even introduce them to a healthy new hobby!

Want to explore BirdSleuth?

• For more details about the complete kits we offer, which include the materials you'll need to engage your students in studying their local environment, click here.
• For more details about our free resources, click here.