Re: [MDOsprey] birding with kids

Lori Wyatt (nccmp@compuserve.com)
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:16:58 -0400


I've never lead a walk for a group of kids, but i can share some ideas that
helped me get my grand kids hooked:

before you start your walk, show the kids pictures of what they can expect
to see -- maybe even get them competing on who finds what first.

this has nothing to do with actual birding, but a game my 8 yr old grandson
loves is "guess what bird i'm thinking of".  The guessers ask questions
about size, color, location, etc. to get clues.

also, point out sounds to them:  my 3 yr old grand knows when her cardinal
calls, and loves the idea that cat birds sound like cats.

Have fun!!!