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Artist Turned Naturalist Deepens Appreciation for Birds at ID Workshop

7/11/2021

By Guest Blogger Jose Barrientos

I have always had a fascination with birds, growing in Arandas, Jalisco Mexico my Abuelito kept many birds, he fed them, cared for them and I would help him with his daily tasks. But later in life, birds became part of my art inspiration, birds were my subjects and my muses but it was last year that I really started to learn and to be able to identify, both visually and auditorily, many species of birds.

When my family and I moved to the states we ...

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Middle School Student Fascinated by How Our Brains Recognize Birds

7/11/2021

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By Guest Blogger Anastasia

I started birding a few months ago, and it has quickly become my favorite hobby. I have always loved animals, but birds are definitely my favorite. Something about them just captivates me. The fast flutter of a hummingbird’s wings. The steady soar of a raptor. The cheerful “cheeps” of a baby killdeer. I love observing and identifying birds, and I am always thrilled to see a “lifer”! Photographing birds is another hobby of mine, as well as drawing and painting birds.

When I heard about the Bird ID Techniques Workshop with Alvaro ...

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Dudley Carlson's Kids Bird Book Recommendation - Across the Pond

7/11/2021

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By Guest Blogger Dudley Carlson

What is it that draws people to birding? For some of us, it’s a single, unforgettable encounter; for others it’s more gradual, perhaps even accidental. For Callie, in Joy McCullough’s Across the Pond, it’s part of the completely new life she discovers when her family moves from a small apartment in San Diego to a castle they have inherited in Scotland.

Shy and uncomfortable in new situations, Callie discovers that seventh grade (hers) at her new school will be “high school.” Fearful of being an outsider among older students, she persuades her parents to ...

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Why Play? A Conversation About the Importance of Play in Learning

7/8/2021

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By Outreach Director Kristin Butler

There is more to play than meets the eye. Play forms the foundation for life-long growth and development. That’s the message educator Chris Pancoast shares with parents, teachers, and the community through his Why Play programs and books.

The idea that kids gain valuable skills while ...

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Artist Turned Naturalist Deepens Appreciation for Birds at ID Workshop

Middle School Student Fascinated by How Our Brains Recognize Birds

Dudley Carlson's Kids Bird Book Recommendation - Across the Pond

Why Play? A Conversation About the Importance of Play in Learning

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