More Garden Birds

We learnt 12 garden birds in a previous lesson.
But, of course, there are many more birds to learn.
So let’s learn 12 more.
We’ll be expert ornithologists after this!

Contents of the Lesson

This lesson follows on from ‘Garden Birds’. In ‘More Garden Birds’ we look at the following 12 common garden birds:

  • Siskin
  • Long-tailed Tit
  • Wren
  • Pied Wagtail
  • Sparrowhawk
  • Starling
  • Woodpigeon
  • Great Spotted Woodpecker
  • Jackdaw
  • Magpie
  • House Martin
  • Swallow

Siskin

As in our previous lesson, we shall learn how to identify these birds, what they eat, and a few additional facts about each bird.

Additional topics covered include:

  • Woodland habitats
  • Record breakers
  • Birds of prey
  • Pigeons and doves
  • Crows
  • Migration

Swallow

A short Glossary discusses the following terms:

  • Domesticated
  • Ecosystem
  • Pest
  • Predator and prey
  • 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

Download More Garden Birds Classroom Presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)
Download Teachers Notes
Download Teachers Notes – Accessible Version

Doodle Pages

Birds of Prey
Crows
Migration
Pigeons & Doves

Colouring in Sheets

Swallow Colouring in Sheet
Siskin Colouring in Sheet
Great Spotted Woodpecker Colouring in Sheet

More Resources

Download Birds Poster
Download Birds Crossword Puzzle