This Activity Is Growing In Popularity for Summer 2024!
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- Category: These Are The Days of Summer
- Published: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 06:00
"Birding" may just be another name for birdwatching...but don't be fooled...you can take your birdwatching to a WHOLE NEW level this summer, thanks to some epic resources! Read more for some ways to enhance your summer through birding.
1. Christian Birding Journal for Kids
A beautiful new birding journal has been created by Jenny at Super Simple Homeschool to accompany young explorers as they marvel at the beauty of God's creation. This can be a beautiful gift for your nature-loving child this summer! Purchase yours on Amazon.
2. Birding App for Everyone
Identifying birds is more accessible than ever, with mobile apps that can identify birds. Merlin Bird ID App by Cornell Lab is a sophisticated, FREE app that will help you learn more about your feathered neighbours by identifying bird descriptions, songs & calls, and photos.
3. Birding Podcast
Master Naturalist, Bible Teacher and CHRI Wednesday Bookmark featured author, Eryn Lynn, has a podcast dedicated to nature lessons rooted in the Bible. She has several episodes suitable for the whole family, all about birds! Check them out, below:
1. How Do Birds Fly?
2. Are Owls Wise? Exploring Bird Brains
3. What's That Song?! Why and How Birds Sing
4. DIY Bird Feeders
Having a bird feeder is one of those things where if you don't have one, you don't necessarily think about it, but once you have one, you grow an immense appreciation for the variety of birds that we can observe right in our yards throughout the summer. If you want to enjoy the beauty of God's creation from your home this year, then we encourage you to try creating your own DIY bird feeder!
Birding is a wonderful way to connect with nature, learn about wildlife, and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. It's a hobby that can spark curiosity and a lifelong love of nature...happy birding! 🐦