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Blackbird (J Cassidy)

Blackbirds are common throughout Ireland and can be frequently seen feeding near hedgerows, as well as on grassy fields.

Blue Tit (J Cassidy)

Another common species is the Blue Tit, which will often visit peanut and seed feeders.

Kestrel 30 (C Timmons)

In more rural areas, Kestrels will often hunt mice in open fields.

 

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The birds and animals around your school can provide exciting opportunities to learn about science and technology, maths, geography, art and much more. Learning with birds can be fun!

There are eighteen projects on birds for you to complete.

kids_intro_no.1small.jpg   Making Bird Feeders

kids_intro_no2small.jpg   An Eye for Colour

kids_intro_no3small.jpg   Bird Tables

kids_intro_no4small.jpg   Nesting Boxes

kids_intro_no5small.jpg   Making a Classroom Hide

kids_intro_no6small.jpg   Using the Hide

kids_intro_no7small.jpg   Mapping Bird Activity around your School

kids_intro_no8small.jpg   Mapping the Song Sites of Birds

kids_intro_no9small.jpg   Using Song Post Maps

kids_intro_no10small.jpg   Birds and Weather - Part 1

kids_intro_no11small.jpg   Birds and Weather - Part 2

kids_intro_no12small.jpg   Birds and Weather - Part 3

kids_intro_no13small.jpg   What do Birds feed on?

kids_intro_no14small.jpg   Where do Birds like to feed? - Part 1

kids_intro_no15small.jpg   Where do Birds like to feed? - Part 2

kids_intro_no16small.jpg   How do Birds find food?

kids_intro_no17small.jpg   When are Birds present around your School?

kids_intro_no18small.jpg   How do Birds look after their feathers?

kids_linksp19_no19small.jpg   Teachers' Notes

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