Happy Valentine's Day! Forget the flowers and chocolates, I thought that on this Valentine's/GBBC weekend I'd share some links
for making treats for the birds. Maybe you can try them all to
experiment and find out which Valentine's snack your feathered friends
prefer!
Do you observe and count birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) in February? It's an easy way to teach the kids some bird watching skills and contribute to citizen science. It's also a short time commitment, as little as a 15 minute observation. You can download a free bird counting sheet to keep track here. Learn more about the GBBC here. Now on to the bird treat ideas!
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Easy DIY Bird Feeder Treats
You can make a lovely no-bake bird seed
treat by visiting this post on No Time For Flashcards
or this post on Wine and Glue.
The main ingredients of both of these sweet little treats are bird
seed and gelatin. These heart-shaped bird feeders would also make a nice
gift for your favorite birder!
I have often made Cheerios bird feeders out of cereal and pipe cleaners (or as they are now called: "fuzzy sticks" or "chenille stems") with my preschool students. It is a simple task, but is great for those fine motor skills! Check out this heart-shaped version: The Decorated Cookie.
If you are feeling really ambitious you can make your own suet cakes for the birds. Suet, or beef fat, is a great option for feeder birds, especially if you live in a cold winter climate, as it is a high-energy food. Here are some recipes for different suet cakes from Birds and Blooms.
More Fun Valentine's Day Science and STEAM
Check out this list of super cute and funny science-themed Valentine's Day card downloads. Perfect for your little scientists at home or school.
Mix poetry and math with this Valentine's Day inspired poetry mobius strip STEAM activity.
Do you have other favorite treats that you make for the birds? Did you participate in the GBBC? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Comment below, or e-mail me at: shareitscience@gmail.com
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy
Birding!
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