Yesterday Paul wrote about keeping kids focused using a simple graphic organizer. Today, Peter teaches us how to begin a backyard birding hobby.
Backyard Birding
Hello. My name is Peter, age nine. I would like to tell you about backyard birding.
Paul and I brainstormed all the reasons you might want to have this as a hobby:
- The birds are very pretty.
- God made the birds and you will think of Him.
- You and your kids will learn about bird behaviors.
- You and your kids may learn about nesting and how birds care for their babies (if you get nesting birds).
- You will learn that God made each bird and bird egg different from the others. There are many colors and sizes and designs.
- You will be able to relax from watch the birds.
To get started, you will need to gather some materials:
- Hummingbird feeder (fill with sugar water)
- Finch feeder for small birds like chickadees, house finch, purple finch, and goldfinch.
- Tube feeder if you have squirrels in your yard (it will say squirrel-proof on the package)
- Wild bird seed (With sunflower seeds in it. We went to a feed store because it was cheaper.)
- Suet block and a suet cage to put it in (just a few dollars) to attract woodpeckers.
Backyard Birding
Hello. My name is Peter, age nine. I would like to tell you about backyard birding.
Paul and I brainstormed all the reasons you might want to have this as a hobby:
- The birds are very pretty.
- God made the birds and you will think of Him.
- You and your kids will learn about bird behaviors.
- You and your kids may learn about nesting and how birds care for their babies (if you get nesting birds).
- You will learn that God made each bird and bird egg different from the others. There are many colors and sizes and designs.
- You will be able to relax from watch the birds.
To get started, you will need to gather some materials:
- Hummingbird feeder (fill with sugar water)
- Finch feeder for small birds like chickadees, house finch, purple finch, and goldfinch.
- Tube feeder if you have squirrels in your yard (it will say squirrel-proof on the package)
- Wild bird seed (With sunflower seeds in it. We went to a feed store because it was cheaper.)
- Suet block and a suet cage to put it in (just a few dollars) to attract woodpeckers.
2 comments:
What a precious post! birding is one of my favorite hobbies. The other day, I noticed a new sparrow at my feeder--the white crowned sparrow. Such a beauty. Thank you, Peter.
Thank you for writing to him, Laura. It meant a lot! :)
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