Born
Free USA has declared January 5 “National Bird Day,” pointing out
that the beauty, song, and flight of birds is inspiring to humans the
world over, and that a significant number of bird species are
endangered due to human activities. Illegal pet trade has harmed
parrots and others, and of course cutting down forests, draining
wetlands, and building malls and houses in other habitats all
impact bird populations.
At
the organization's website are 10 things you can do to make your pet
bird happy, 10 things you can do to make wild birds safer, and “fun
activities.”
Also,
if you've ever wanted a T-shirt that says “Think outside the cage,”
you need to visit the Born Free site!
Celebrate
birds!
- Apples 4 the Teacher offers interactive coloring pages of birds that you can print blank or colored. Also, there is a word-find puzzle filled with names of bird species.
TLC
offers a lot of bird-watching activity suggestions, including
feather search-and-ID, nest-building scavenger hunt, and planting
for feathered friends.
- Danielle's Place has some nice bird crafts, including building a bird feeder.
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| You probably already know that birds evolved from dinosaurs! |
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