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    Building Literacy Through Nature

    Online resources and links for the K-2 eBird Kit. Find all the digital tools you need to accompany your kit.

  • How Do Song Birds Survive Winter?

    Do all birds migrate south for the winter? Read how three winter birds survive winter in the colder regions!

  • Best Apps for Birding with Kids

    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…

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    Free eBird Lessons

    Download your free eBird lesson to get a taste of the eBird world! Meet standards, get kids outdoor and engage their inner scientist.

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    Free eBird 9-12 Investigation

    Set the stage for discussions around birds as bioindicators with your free copy of our eBird 9-12 lesson.

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    Free eBird 6-8 Lesson

    Download your free copy of eBird lesson 6-8 to help you make science real. Dive in to adaptation by exploring the connection between dinosaurs and birds with your students.

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    Free eBird K-2 Lesson

    What is a habitat and what’s in it? Build literacy through habitat exploration with your free eBird Explorers: Building Literacy Through Nature K-2 lesson download. The lesson uses four fun activities to take students on a learning adventure about bird…

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    Free eBird 3-5 Lesson

    Build bird identification skills with students by downloading a copy of your free 3-5 lesson. Learn about color patterns and field marks then take your students outdoors to put their new knowledge to the test.

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    Identifying Black Birds

    Whether in a horror movie, or perched outside your house you’ve probably seen an all-black bird. Could you tell what kind of bird it was: crow, raven, grackle, starling, cowbird? With a quick search and focused observation techniques, you can develop the bird identification skills necessary to distinguish individual species.