Love Birds - Wonder Bugs February 8 & 9, 2011
Hello! Did you ever have one of those weeks where nothing seems to go right? This was one of them for me. Despite my floundering*, parents and wonder bugs had a great time learning about birds, gizzards, and Wisconsin’s state bird the American Robin. As gizzard wizards we crushed up some seeds and fruits. We showed our love of robins by making some robin valentines. We enjoyed a brisk walk outside on both days, but Wednesday’s group had the extra added fun of seeing some puppet birds hiding along the trail. Our homemade binoculars were a real hit! Snack was an odd mix of food birds eat (seeds and fruits and worms!) and gizzard contents. I cooked brown rice with water and some coconut milk and then added dried fruits; the effect was supposed to mimic what food might look like in a gizzard. We certainly had a blast loving birds this week!
*Note: A huge thank you to the love birds’ attendants for going with the flow and graciously “allowing” me an “off” week. Wonder Bugs, young and younger, truly are an exemplary group of learners!
- Miss Tara
Love Birds at home, too:
Keep bird watching in your own backyard. Visit this site for tips on attracting birds all year round.
If you ever purchase a whole bird for roasting, check the giblets bag for the gizzard and examine it. Don’t be shy! Click here to see the diagram of a bird’s digestive system.
Order an IdentiFlyer and learn to identify your flying friends by the sounds that they make! We used these on both days and it was amazing how exciting the wonder bugs found it. This website describes the company and numerous IdentiFlyer products as well as hints and tips for attracting birds. Plus you can use the “Stores Near You” option to find local retailers. Check it out!
Love birds in book form:
Bird Talk Overheard by Ann Jonas (ISBN 0-688-14174-9) This is a super funny book for kids at heart!
Unbeatable Beaks by Stephen R. Swinburne (ISBN 0-8050-4802-2) This was our snack-time story.
United Tweets of America by Hudson Talbott This is a humorous book in words and in illustrations, although wonder bugs probably will not understand some of the play on words. It is still a fun introduction into the concept of state birds and the 50 states!
Whoo is this lesson all about? Owls! Whoo is coming? You! Discover owl habits, pellets and lore. Join us for a hooting good time filled with songs and games and whoo knows what else.
Have fun birding!
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