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Explore how bird beaks are adapted for eating different foods with the fifth lesson in our free Feathered Friends resource. Students willexplore the concept of which beaks are best for what food and the many different sizes and shapes according to their specialized function for that species of bird.

The BeastBox game explores how animals use sound to communicate within their ecosystems in a fun and interactive way. This Calls of the Wild activity guide will help educators engage middle school students with the game while addressing key concepts.

Crooked Tree Village hosted its first ever Bird Fair, which aimed to inspire local Belize City kids to become future conservation leaders, bird guides, and ornithologists.

Put the best tools for birding right in your pocket. These apps offer comprehensive information on bird identification, observation recording, and field guides. Explore which ones are right for you and your kids.

If you are looking for a convenient and…

If you’re going outside to birdwatch with young people, you might have questions about how to identify birds and what tools you’ll need. This post explores how to obtain, use, and store a fundamental tool for birdwatching: binoculars. Binoculars can…

Resources and links for the Biodiversity Detectives curriculum.

Lesson 1: Bird Basics: Students learn the basic anatomy and characteristics unique to birds.

The “You Can Be a Citizen Scientist” video explains the basics of citizen science and why anyone can participate.

“Speciation: An Illustrated Introduction”…

Birding is a fun and safe way to explore outside, get active, and spend time as a family. Getting started can feel intimidating, but there are simple tools and fun activities to help you get to know your local birds….

Have you ever wondered what birds are saying as they sing, call, quack, and drum? With these dynamic activities, you and your students will investigate why and how birds communicate.

Most of our gardening happens from spring until fall, but what about during those cold winter months? If your plants don’t survive during the frost and snowy season, what do your local birds do? In winter, your residential birds seek…