In Western Australia we have a dedicated team of Birdlife volunteers who have
for years been running an organised programme of going out to schools. Birdlife
WA has purchased sufficient binoculars to equip whole classes at a time. We go
out and provide a slideshow presentation (photos and birdcalls) for the Kiddies
(all ages, some not so kiddy) and then take them out around the school grounds
to see their birds. If anyone is interested in finding out about how to
organise something like this (I am no longer involved) I could put you in touch
with the guys who run this great programme.
Maris Lauva
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From: Birding-Aus <> on behalf of Tom Wilson
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Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 5:59 PM
To: Paul Doyle; 'Katelyn Chaney';
Subject: Birding-Aus
Hi Paul
I thought along the same lines...but then I did a quick check for Sutter
Library (based on Katelyn’s email address), which I think is in Sacramento, CA
(is that correct Katelyn?).
I’d be happy to volunteer if somebody coughed for the air fare...
Seriously though, Paul’s advice is excellent – find a birder to take the kids
out – there’s nothing like seeing the pictures in the books “for real”.
Suspect there is no shortage in Sacramento.
Cheers
Tom
From: Paul Doyle
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:28 PM
To: 'Katelyn Chaney' ;
Subject: Birding-Aus
Hi,
No idea where Katelyn is geographically located, but if she has some kids
who would like an introduction to 'actual' birdwatching (which is even
better than on-line resources!) , someone in Katelyn's locality may be happy
to volunteer some time to take her/kids to a good local spot?
Katelyn, I'm happy to volunteer if you are in my vicinity of Sutherland,
southern Sydney.
Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: Birding-Aus On Behalf Of
Katelyn Chaney
Sent: Wednesday, 16 August 2017 10:39 PM
To:
Subject: Birding-Aus
I wanted to email you to say thanks for your page,
http://birding-aus.org/databases/. I volunteer with a youth group where we
have different activities for local kids. We are starting a wildlife
watching program, so we wanted to find some resources to share with the
kids. Your page has some great stuff - thanks for all the help! :-)
One of the kids in my group, Sadie, found a great resource on bird watching:
http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/birdwatching-guide/ . Can you add this to your
list of resources? She has been helping teach some of the younger kids about
birdwatching, so I thought this would give her some extra encouragement by
sharing her find online. Plus, we thought it would make a great addition for
others to learn from.
If you have more tips or information for the kids, I'll make sure to share
it with them. Thanks again!
Take care,
Katelyn Chaney
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