Listen carefully to hear birds singing and calling to each other. Let their songs guide you to where they might be resting in a tree or foraging for food. Practice quietly observing the birds using your eyes and ears!

Birds need their own space to nest without disturbance. When you go birding, make sure to stay on the trail and observe the birds safely from a distance. Stay quiet and respectful of the birds. Birds get nervous with loud noises or movements, so if you are respectful of their habitats when you bird watch, you will begin to see even more birds!

Make a list of birds you want to see and take it with you when you go bird watching. Whenever you see a bird on your list, cross it off. See how many birds you can find on your scavenger hunt!

Birds have dietary needs that are different from humans. In order to keep them safe, happy, and healthy, please do not feed the birds. Things like bread, hotdogs, and other human foods can cause them to get sick!

Binoculars can help you get a close-up look at the birds you see! However, you do not need binoculars to have a great time birding. If you want to make a cardboard pair of binoculars for practice, visit the link below! https://www.audubon.org/news/diy-craft-how-make-cardboard-binoculars-kids

Field guides are books that help with wildlife identification. Find a bird field guide at your local library or bookstore to take with you on your birding trip to be able to identify the birds you see. You or a parent can also download apps like E-Bird or Audubon, which let you look through many different bird species and bird sightings in your area! Want to do a fun craft? Make your own field guide by researching birds near you and drawing pictures of them to staple into a book!