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In the winter, it is often more difficult for birds to find food. There are far fewer insects available and the cold weather means they need more energy, as their …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Create wild arts and crafts, Help nature, Inside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leaderLooking for a quick, yet fun, activity? You can download and print the wordsearches below to learn some different species. These are a great add on to your session or …
8-12, 12-15, 16+, Birds, Mammals, Woodland, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherBurning fossil fuels (e.g. oil, coal and natural gas) for energy has led to a build-up of harmful gases in our atmosphere, which is continuing to contribute to climate change. …
8-12, Birds, Coastal, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Play in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Group leader, TeacherSeabirds have evolved different ways of catching and consuming their prey (fish and other marine organisms), from diving at great speeds, to skimming and dipping the surface, to using their …
8-12, Birds, Coastal, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Play in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Group leader, TeacherScotland has many internationally important colonies of sea and shorebirds. On estuary mudflats you may find oystercatchers or curlews searching for food in the mud. In the summertime, our cliffs …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Coastal, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Practice mindfulness in nature, Outside, Spring, Summer, Parent, Group leader, TeacherCreate a piece of art using this bird template and natural objects you can find lying around outside! Many birds have evolved striking feather colours and markings, making them some …
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Birds, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Practice mindfulness in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherScotland is internationally important for seabirds, with more than 5 million breeding here each year. Sadly, many are in decline due to human activity, and so it is important that …
4-7, 8-12, Birds, Coastal, Create wild arts and crafts, Help nature, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherSome of the birds we see in Scotland and in our gardens have travelled thousands of miles to get there! For example, swallows travel 200 miles a day to get …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Woodland, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Inside, Spring, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, TeacherBird baths are a great way to attract birds to your garden as it provides a safe and reliable source of water. As they drink and bathe, it’s the perfect …
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Birds, Urban nature, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Help nature, Outside, All Year, Parent, Group leader, Teacher