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Learn about birds

Learn about birds

Find out what birds you are likely to see during your birdwatch, and get tips on what food to provide and what feeders to use.

What's that bird?

Worried that you don't know your blue tits from your great tits, and your pigeons from your doves? Look no further - with this quick guide to the most common birds seen on school grounds. More...

Collared dove profile

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

How to feed birds at school

There are all kinds of ways to feed birds, from bird tables and hanging feeders to devices you can make yourself. More...

Great tit feeding at bird table

What's on the menu

Just like us, birds eat a variety of different foods. Knowing what food attracts which birds can help you plan the best sort to put out to be rewarded with an array of exciting behaviour and wonderful colours during your birdwatch and around your school grounds in general. More...

Child making bird seed cake