Jokes
The term "for the birds" means worthless, not to be taken seriously, no good. In that same vein, these bird jokes are "for the birds"...
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Baby Animal Corner
Fun Facts
Did you know last year's 2nd grade wrote a book "A Bird Walk in Monticello Park" that you can buy on Amazon? It's all about birds you can see at Monticello Park. They describe each bird, so you can use the Merlin Bird app to identify them. The profits of the book were donated to support the park. You can listen to Ms. Lockwood read the book here.
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Did you know that some birds cover themselves in ants (both dead and alive)? Do you know what bird weighs less than a penny? To learn about these and other fun bird facts, read this Mental Floss article "25 Things You Might Not Know About the Birds in Your Backyard"
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Bird Watching
Getting started with the Merlin Bird App. When you first start the Merlin Bird App, you have to load it up with the birds in your area. You do that by installing "Bird Packs". It will suggest the proper Bird Pack by using your location from your iPad.
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How to Build a Birdfeeder
Here are some bird feeders you can make using common household materials. Place them in a tree near the house and start bird watching!
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