I don't know about where you live, but here in West Virginia, children are home and so are a lot of parents. We've been told to stay at home if at all possible.
Spring is here and it is a good time to watch the birds. They are busy this time of year, and unlike us humans, are not quarantined!
I've got two books published titled, Fun Facts for Kids Recipes, Crafts and Fun Facts for Kids Volumes one and two.
In these books there are all kinds of activities, easy recipes and fun articles for children and their parents.
I've copied one of the articles below that you and your child might find interesting.
BUSY, BUSY BIRDS!
What makes a bird different than other animals? Is it their pretty colors,
their eggs, their bills or their wings? It is their feathers. No other animal
has feathers.
And, here are a few more fun facts about birds.
Birds are surveyors. They survey the world around
them. They search and search and search. They look for just the right trees.
They look for just the right bushes. They look for just the right places to build
their nests and raise their family in a safe place from weather and predators. But
sometimes birds pick very unusual places. They build nests under the hood of a
car, in shoes left outside, inside barbecue grills, behind porch lights, under
lids of propane gas tanks, in hanging planters, in bird feeders and on tops of
ladders.
Birds are architects. They obtain just the right
materials to build nests to cradle their next generation. What they gather with
their beaks and talons depends on the size of the bird and nest. They weave
together twigs, fur, hair, grasses, leaves, moss, sticky spider webs, strings,
straw, mud, feathers and/or large branches.
They use artistry, design and fantastic engineering to perfectly place
these materials and make a durable nest, just like a real architect who designs
buildings.
Birds are hunters. They seek out seeds, worms,
insects, fish and nesting materials. Larger birds, such as eagles and falcons,
hunt large prey like rabbits and mice.
Birds are caterers. They bring food to their babies
and serve them in their cozy nests.
Birds are teachers. They teach their babies
where to look for food and how to avoid predators.
Birds are singers. They sing to announce that
this is their territory and to attract a mate. In the wee hours of the morning
they often sing louder and livelier than at any other time of the day.
Scientists call this the dawn chorus. I have often walked under a tree and heard
what I thought were different birds and looked up to see only one talented
mockingbird singing this endless string of songs. Some tweets aren’t always so
sweet to our ears. Baby birds use begging calls to let their parents know they
are hungry. Doves coo sadly, owls hoot
and woodpeckers hammer on trees. Rat a tat, tat, tat! Rat a tat, tat, tat!
These amazing birds entertain us with their visits and put on a merry
musical show. They brighten gloomy and gray days with their songs.
BIRD HOUSE SANDWICH
Spread peanut butter and jelly on bread. Cut the slices the shape of a
birdhouse (keep bread scraps). Using a straw, punch a hole in the middle for
their door. Decorate with pretzel sticks. Serve with grapes and bright colored
peanut M & M’s (bird eggs) and a cheese stick.
My books are both entertaining and educational. While enjoying the fun facts, easy recipes, crafts and articles, they are also learning.
Both of my books are available on kindle and paperback on Amazon. You can go to Amazon, click on the title and "look inside" of them here.
I also have free downloads on my author page that go along with some of the articles in the volume one book. You can go here to download them.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.
