Learn about birds

 

What's that bird?

Worried that you don't know your blue tits from your great tits, or your pigeons from your doves? Help is at hand with our quick guide to the most common birds seen on school grounds. More...

Collared dove profile

Crow, jackdaws and such

Think that all members of the crow family look the same? Help is at hand with our guide to telling them apart. More...

Jackdaw walking on grass

House sparrow vs dunnock

Seen a little brown bird skulking under the bushes but not sure whether it's a house sparrow or dunnock? Let us help you tell the difference. More...

Young house sparrows feeding on garden lawn

Starling vs blackbird

Two lovable garden birds - but which is which? If you don't know your starlings from your blackbirds, don't worry because we're here to help sort out your confusion. More...

Starlings in bird bath

Telling gulls apart

What birds are grey and white, and often seen in school grounds? Gulls, of course! But knowing which one is which can be tricky, so let our handy guide help you tell gulls apart. More...

Mixed flock of gulls at landfill site, Cambridgeshire

We have all had a fantastic time doing the birdwatch and learning about birds. The children have all benefited from being involved. The birdwatch was integrated into a four week cross-curricular unit and has encouraged their motivation and given them a real purpose for their learning. Thank you for all the resources provided, including the website. I will be recommending other teachers to participate in this activity.

Primary Teacher, Folkestone