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🐦 Nature Study: 26 Interesting Birds For Little Birders

Which of these birds can you identify? Whether you’re a backyard birdwatcher, a parent, or just starting your birding journey, North America is full of fascinating birds with unique behaviors, colors, and calls. This A–Z guide introduces 26 unforgettable birds that every birder should know and look out for! 🅰️ A –  American Robin A classic sign of spring, the American Robin is known for its bright orange belly and cheerful song. You’ll often see it hopping across lawns hunting for worms. 🅱️ B –  Bald Eagle A powerful symbol of North America, this majestic raptor has a striking white head and an impressive wingspan. Often spotted near lakes and rivers. 🅲 C –  Canada Goose Loud, social, and unmistakable in flight, these geese travel in V-formations and are commonly seen in parks and near water. 🅳 D –  Downy Woodpecker The smallest woodpecker in North America, it’s a frequent backyard visitor and loves suet feeders. 🅴 E – ...
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How to make a Quick Simple Butterfly

As I mentioned in a previous post, I really like the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, so much so that I’ve read it to my kids quite a few times. They’ve also read the Moonlite edition, played The Very Hungry Caterpillar game, watched the video short on YouTube and listened to Michelle Obama read the story. 

Needless to say it is a favorite and they can easily spot and identify a caterpillar and butterfly. It was no surprise then, when one morning when I was showering, I heard my 3 year old screaming with delight ‘Mommy, Mommy butterfly!’ 

Hungry Caterpillar game
The surprise was that the screaming and excitement lasted a full 10 - 15 minutes. This made me think a neighbor had just gifted them a new butterfly toy.


When I finally got dressed I heard the full cause for excitement. An orange butterfly got trapped in our screen door and was fluttering around for their little viewing pleasure, until their Dad freed it. 

Their excitement was so palpable that I had to build on the moment and create some simple one dimensional butterflies to add to their learning fun. 

My 3 year old's butterfly art and craft
My 3 yr old's butterfly art work

Here’s what we used to make our very own butterflies:

Materials 

  • Coloured Card stock paper 
  • Coloured popsicle sticks
  • Crayons
  • Coloured wool
  • Scissors
  • Glue 
  • Googley eyes
  • Your Imagination!

Steps

1. Paste the popsicle stick on the card stock paper

2. Draw a big number 3 on both sides of the stick.

3. Draw two antennas at the top of the stick and paste two googly eyes or dried peas. 

4. Colour and decorate with crayons, glitter and wool!

My 2 yr old's butterfly artwork



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