Garden bird activities for children

If you are looking for an activity to do with children in the garden (or observing out the window), try one of our garden bird experiments.

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What do a bird's feet tell us about its behaviour and lifestyle? Find out in this try-at-home experiment!

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Does the early bird really get the worm? In this experiment, find out what time birds start their day.

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What exactly are primaries, or the nape? Learn all about identifying different parts of birds in this experiment.

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Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt (PDF, 1.45 MB)

What can you find in your garden? Perfect for the littlest of explorers.

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