Birds

The Audubon Society - THE definitive site on birds. Tons of useful content regarding bird species, habitats, endangerment, etc. Colorful photos make this site delightful to explore as do interactive elements such as webcams, endangerment maps, and a vast library of bird species drawings. There is more information about birds than anyone can digest!

Liberty Science Center's Birds in Flight - Do you want to know how birds fly? Information about how birds are built and the physics of flying aid student understanding of the phenomenon of birds in flight. Activities are provided which include working with paper airplanes, origami, and a rocket airplane. Additional links to other resources are provided as well.

National Bird-Feeding Society - Is there REALLY such an organization? YES and no! The organization is no longer in existence, but their website is. IF you want truly "Hands-on" activities for your children, this is the site to visit. You'll find everything you could ever want to know about how to attract birds, what to feed them, and how to recognize them in this site. There are sound files of bird calls to help you with species recognition.

Bird Photography - Photos, photos, photos. Pick a bird, any bird, and you are likely to find a photograph, or two or three, of the species. This site has a linear directory where you simply select the species and view the photos. There is no information about species characteristics, but it is fun to go through the links and look at the variety of birdlife in the world. Make learning fun by talking about the different characteristics of each species and look up other information on the kids' favorites!