Birds are everywhere. They are wonderful creatures, in all shapes and sizes,
from the smallest goldcrests and wrens to the largest eagles.
Birds are constantly busy and fun to watch.
Every child should learn to identify our common birds, and what better place to start than the garden or school yard.
Contents of the Lesson
This lesson looks at the following 12 common garden birds:
- Robin
- Great Tit
- Song Thrush
- Chaffinch
- Goldfinch
- Blackbird
- Greenfinch
- Blue Tit
- Coal Tit
- House Sparrow
- Dunnock
- Collared Dove
We shall learn how to identify them, what they eat, and a few additional facts about each bird.
Additional topics covered include:
- Feathers
- Beaks
- Males & females
- Why do birds sing?
- Feeding garden birds
A short Glossary discusses the following terms:
- Forage
- Habitat
- Insectivore
- Invertebrate
Target Age Group
The Powerpoint slideshow can be used for any age group. Older children can investigate each species in more detail. But even infants will appreciate the different birds.
We have different optional activities to follow the slideshow – colouring in sheets, art activities, crosswords, and more.
Downloadable Resources
Lesson Plan
Garden Birds Classroom Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)
Teachers Notes (Accessible Version)
