This compilation of fun activities will get kids in the spirit of bird watching, while teaching respect and compassion for nature and wild animals.

Explore! Go on a backyard nature hunt with this guide from the National Wildlife Federation.

Story time: Check out these bird books at your local library.

Birds Build Nests
Grades K-3

MIGRATION
Flute’s Journey: The life
of a Wood Thrush
Grades K-4

MIGRATION
Flute’s Journey: The life
of a Wood Thrush
Grades K-4

DIY birdseed monogram: Grab a few supplies and make this DIY bird feeder monogram from Crafts Unleashed with your kids.  After it is up in the tree, you can bird watch as your little friends eat the seed from your monogram.

DIY bird bath: Providing water for birds is as important as food.  You can easily make this birdbath as a family. Remember to keep water fresh by refilling regularly.

Activities to print:

Coloring pages:

• http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/kids/bird-coloring
• http://www.nickjr.com/printables/bird-watching-guidebook.jhtml
• Words about birds: http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/kids/new-puzzle