Learning about birds

Learning about birds

What's that bird?

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

Song thrush on fencepost

Feeding birds

In the cold winter months insects, fruits and seeds can be hard for birds to find and they may struggle to find enough to eat. More...

Blue tit on peanut feeder

How does the weather affect birds?

Birds, like all wild animals, live outside, so are always affected by the weather and in ways that we are not. More...

Bird in rain

Science, surveys and sustainable schools

Surveying the number of birds making use of your school grounds not only helps us to monitor bird populations, but is a simple and inclusive way to help develop pupils' sense of enquiry, enjoyment and interest in the learning process. More...

Children taking part in Big Schools' Birdwatch
Robin