-
BUDDING BIRDERS
Bird watching is the identification and observation of wild birds in their natural habitat.
Newtown Elementary
staff and students in 3rd and 4th grade began observing
the school’s courtyards last year. The
staff and PTO provided bird feeders, bird houses, and seed to encourage birds
to stop. During recess time the students
began to learn how to use binoculars and how to find birds not only at school
but at home with help from Bucks County Audubon. The interest was so overwhelming we applied
for a grant to the Council Rock Educational Foundation. In May, we were awarded a grant for this year
to develop our birding club; Budding Birders.
This school year with the support of the Council Rock Educational
Foundation we now have installed new feeders, iPads, field guides, seed,
storage bins and more binoculars! This is our website to share our adventure.
Summer time is here and a great time to watch our feathered friends.Eat outside and watch for young birds learning to fly of crying for their mom or dad to feed them!Plus, many of us travel during the summer so watch for different birds especially if near the water!Keep a log and record your observations and be ready to share when you return in September.
