Did you know today, January 5th, is National Bird Day? Unofficial holidays are perfect for quality family time or starting your own adventure. If you are searching for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate National Bird Day, check out the following activities.
1. Bird Watching Adventure
If weather permits, go outdoors and search for birds. Check out your local park or nature center. Do not forget your binoculars, camera, and your local bird guidebook. Create a checklist or make notes on how many species you can spot.
2. DIY Bird Feeders
Spend the afternoon creating homemade bird feeders. For example, a pine cone bird feeder is simple to create. Spread peanut butter on the pine cones then roll in birdseed. Next, hang your peanut butter-covered pine cones on your trees or a porch.
Another option is to craft bird feeders from recycled materials. Use old milk cartons, coffee cans, or plastic bottles.
3. Bird-Themed Crafts
Are you currently having a rainy or snowy day which limits your outdoor activities? Consider an afternoon bird-themed crating session. Create paper bird garlands or paint bird stones to hide around town later.
Cut bird shapes on large poster board or cardboard and create collages. Glue scrap pieces of paper, cloth stripes, glitter, feathers, noodles, googly eyes, yarn, or other materials to your cutout. Another collate option for kids is making masks.
4. Plan a Backyard Bird Sanctuary
Do you have space in your backyard to create a bird sanctuary? Design a plan for your unused area. Install bird baths, feeders, and nesting boxes. Add plants and flowers that attract local birds.
5. Educational Activities
Learn about the different bird species in your area. Read books or watch documentaries about birds. If you homeschool your children, consider creating an entire curriculum on birds.
Along with local birds, learn about endangered bird species. Develop a plan to help protect them. Consider symbolically adopting a bird through a wildlife conservation organization.
6. Volunteer for Bird Conservation
Volunteer as a family activity. Or Join a local bird-watching or conservation group. Many local groups host different events like trash cleanup to help the bird habitats and the environment.
Other groups may host a bird count events. Local volunteers go to different parks or nature area to count the different species of birds.
7. Make Bird-Themed Smash Journal Pages
Create a smash journal or two of your bird-related activities. Create spreads with bird sketches, feathers, and fun facts. Record the birds you see and your experiences. Your smash journal will quickly turn into a memorable keepsake.
Caring for the birds should be more than one day a year. Use National Bird Day to draw attention to your efforts to help birds and their habitat. Remember, have fun!