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Bird Watching Day / Bird Call Matching Game

Bird Call Matching Game

Children listen to recordings of local bird calls and match each one to a picture, tuning their ears to birds in their area.

How to run it

  1. Choose recordings of five to eight local bird calls.
  2. Print pictures of each bird.
  3. Play a call and have children guess which bird it is.
  4. Reveal the answer and talk about the bird.
  5. Go outside to listen for any of the calls.

You will need

  • device with speaker
  • bird call recordings
  • bird pictures
Make it easier or harderUse three distinct calls for younger children; older children can imitate calls for others to guess.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children build listening skills and knowledge of local wildlife.

Fits these theme days

Bird Watching DayNature Play DayMusic and Dance DayThreatened Species DayScience Week

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