Would you help my family celebrate Birds on May 4th which is Bord Day #BirdDay. As your celebrating Bird day you can choose as many or as few Birds as you would want to celebrate. Did you know Bord Day allows us to celebrates Birds of all kinds not only in your neighborhood but all across North America.
There is over 2,000 species of Birds in North America, birdwatchers and nature lovers alike will appreciate the beauty and variety of these winged friends offer. From Songbirds to Waterfowl and even domesticated Birds, which come in every color of plumage and wingspan you can join us in celebrating them.
In our Homeschool this week Charlie and I will be studying Birds and if your homeschooling like my family is then Bird Day #BirdDay is another great Holiday to add as a Homeschool Resource to your lesson plans. Because you can study Birds in reading, math, art class and even cooking class and so much more including going on a Field Trip of two.
Did you know during the Spring, migrating Birds move to their Summer nesting grounds. Which is an excellent time for those new to birdwatching to learn to identify Birds by species. Bird enthusiasts also know that Birds will migrate through backyards and stop for a rest, a bite to eat, and a drink if the right habitat is provided.
Birdwatchers stand prepared by their windows with binoculars and watch as new visitors arrive daily. Whether it’s an Oriole, a Tree Swallow, the ruby-throated Hummingbird, or an American Finch, you’ll want to make sure you’ve prepared food, and that you’ve created a natural habitat and water sources the Birds who may stop in.
It’s not just the passersby that get Birdists excited. It’s the long term residents and those of the greater outdoors. Year after year these people watch Robins collect their nesting material or Chickadees caring for their brood. They wander through nature preserves seeking a glimpse of a varied Thrush or a Prairie Warbler. When they do, they are often graced with a privileged view of a Bald Eagle soaring above them.
Let’s Celebrate BIRD DAY
Enjoy the pleasure of viewing and listening to the Birds in your neighborhood then share your favorite birdwatching experiences with your friends and family both offline and online through photos you take. While sharing your photos don’t forget to promote habitat conservation and preservation using #BirdDay when sharing online.
BIRD DAY HISTORY
Charles Almanzo Babcock, Oil City, Pennsylvania Superintendent of Schools, established the first Bird Day Holiday in 1894 which was also the first holiday in the United States dedicated to the celebration of Birds. Babcock founded the day, observed annually on May 4th, to advance Bird conservation as a moral value.
To enhance our Homeschool studies Charlie and I plan on checking out the resources below. We would like to invite you to join us in checking them out. If you’ve checked the resources out in the past what did you think of them and why?
- National Bird Day
- World Bird Feeding Month
- World Migratory Bird Day
- Great Backyard Bird Count Begins
- National Audubon Day
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
