Bird watching

We are so fortunate, we have big, bright windows overlooking green space in our classroom. We have a bird feeder hanging close to the window and a variety of feathered friends pay a regular visit. Every day or 2 a handful of students accompany the teacher outdoors in order to refill the feeder. We have been keenly watching the goldfinches whose plumage has started to change into it's winter browns from it's bright, beautiful summer gold. That has given us some opportunity to discuss how different animals adapt to our winter. The raucous blue jays have also been loudly announcing their visit to the feeder.  What a great way to encourage environmental awareness and responsibility!