What Factors Contribute In Attracting Birds To Feeders?

Young scholars explore birds, their territory, breeding, and seasonal movement. They research and collect information on birds through writing letters to ornithologists, reading in books, comparing web sites, and observing pictures....

Scientists believe confuciusornis developed a beak and lost teeth as a key step in the evolutionary process. Learn more about confuciusornis and other birds, dinosaurs, and animals that evolved into the birds of today. PBS Eons walks...

Scholars use a large carton, string, an emery board, and bird food to create a hand-made bird feeder. After completing the craft, pupils keep a journal to track their observations.

If you can't go to the birds, bring the birds to you! An interactive lesson helps learners identify different bird types by sight and sound. Pop-ups provide information about the different birds and audio plays the sound each bird makes. 

What kinds of birds are common in the area? Young scientists use household supplies to create bird feeders. They then document the birds that come to their feeders by keeping journals. 

Learn all about the diverse behaviors-sharing, dancing, singing, fighting, looking good, and showing off-that birds exhibit when attempting to attract a breeding partner. With interesting sidebars on how birds communicate and how they...

One of the great attractions of this site is the ability to listen to the birds. Each bird is categorized with a picture, description, its cry, conservation status and "Cool Facts." There are tips for attracting birds as well as...

Get the facts about feeding birds. Learn about different types of bird feeders and what to put into them. Next, find out what types of birds come to feeders and some of their characteristics. Finally, familiarize yourself with some of...

Would you like to attract birds to your backyard? Look here to learn how to create an inviting garden for birds.

Students will compare and contrast different kinds of birds' bills and categorize pictures. After drawing the bills in each category, they will then compare the bill types with common household items.