Bird Watching in Your Neighborhood Make observations of birds in your neighborhood by keeping a birdwatching journal. Go to the lesson Learn more Age: Grades K-8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Activity Time: 30-60 minutes Step-by-Step Instructions: Print at least one copy of the Birding Journal with pictures Go on a birding walk in your neighborhood. Write in your journal: How many birds did you see? What kinds of birds did you see? Where were they (in a tree, on the ground, flying, etc.)? Take pictures of any birds you can’t identify or write down a description of the bird. Continue birding for one whole week. Choose different times of day and keep a record of what you see and hear in your Birding Journal Research any birds you can’t identify using bird identification books or online resources At the end of the week (or day), draw a picture of the birds in your neighborhood. Include where you saw them, their colors and markings, and label your drawing with bird names. Frame it! Stick it on your fridge! Go to the lesson Learn more