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Bird Biology and Ecology

Activities for exploring science and the scientific process.

Bird Biology/Ecology


Learn about food chains and food webs + real food chains
Examine ecological roles
Figure it out, Ecodetective -- How counting birds alerts scientists to population changes and their causes
Bioaccumulation game -- Demonstrate effects of poisons on top predators

Become a Bird Scientist


Paper airplane experiment: Introduce the experimental process
Students conduct original research
Ornithology Conference or Poster Session: Report your research results
Create a classification poster or taxonomic key
Dissect owl pellets