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8/18/2021

I Spy.... some birdwatchers!

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We ended our Bird Discovery week learning about ornithologist Frank Chapman and bird counting. Our group did some research on a few local birds and learned how to make a bird journal and field guide. We donned binoculars and went on a bird watching hike where we spotted an American robin and a cardinal. Later we met the canaries and listened to local bird sounds so we can identify some of them now! Thanks to a generous donation from a friend of APEC, we got to color a canvas depicting bird habitats or places that a bird might visit.  

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8/12/2021

Soaring to new heights!

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Today we got an in-depth introduction on bird feathers. Why do birds have feathers and why are they practical? Did you know different bird feathers can act like an umbrella, a sponge, or a Matador's cape?! Ask us campers and we can tell you all about it! Ms. Karen prepared a rather tricky bird feather identification game and a feather race using fly swatters! After our walk in nature we heard all about some gross but brilliant bird adaptations and met Boon, APEC's resident Quaker Parrot. 

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8/12/2021

Green eggs and ham

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True or False - Bird Brain edition got us thinking about little-known bird facts and bird misconceptions. For example, did you know that not all owls are nocturnal?! Or that emu eggs are green?! (Dr. Seuss was right!). Ms. Karen brought in a bunch of cool tools for us to use as bird beaks and try to match each tool to the correct food. She even brought in a toucan beak - they are so strong! After lunch we went outside and did some migrating in a V-formation.

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8/11/2021

Junior Ornithologist

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We continued on our journey to becoming junior ornithologists. We studied various bird nests and learned how impressive bird architects really are. We had a challenge to match bird eggs with the bird who laid them. Learning more about oviparous or, egg laying, animals we studied the strength of eggs and concluded that they were very strong! Especially after no one in the class was able to break the egg by squeezing it - phew! Outside we held some spoon and egg races. So much fun!

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8/11/2021

Discovering Birds

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The theme this week is Discovering Birds! The group meet and discussed 5 things that we have in common with birds. They examined the skeleton of a bird and researched a bird after learning a few facts about them. Feathers were available for exploration and the learners were able to preen them.  Outside the group listened to Henry the Impatient Heron and learned some adaptations of the Great Blue Heron. Using some their senses on a nature walk they observed American robins, mourning doves and European starlings. They heard various bird calls on the hike back. Doug, our resident bobwhite quail, gave quite a chase in the classroom, to the delight of the children. APEC Educator Mr. Zach saved the day!

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  • Home
  • About us
    • Mission & History
    • Your Visit
    • Who's Who at APEC?
    • Staff & Board
    • Our Future
    • FAQ
  • In-Person Programs
    • Upcoming Programs >
      • Early Childhood Programs
      • After School & Vacation Day Programs
      • Weekend Programs
      • Adult Programs
    • Animal Care Programs
    • Birthday Parties
    • Field Biology Internship
    • Homeschool
    • Program Calendar
  • Education
    • Class Visits
    • Outreach
    • Scouts
    • Teacher Workshops
    • Adult Clubs
    • Room Rentals
  • Support
    • Fundraisers >
      • Buffalo Exchange's Token for Bags® Program
      • Welcome Autumn Fundraiser Concert 2022
      • APEC's 50th Anniversary Green Gala
    • Donate >
      • Contribute
      • Amazon Wishlist
      • Lakeshore Learning Registry
    • Volunteer
    • Membership
    • APEC Merchandise
  • Contact