July 2024
Birdsong – listen in! Free concert every morning
Birds inhabit the world around us and can be fascinating to watch. Currently they are busy feeding their youngsters - flying to and fro from their nests with beakfuls of food!
Early risers, birds are up with the sun, singing to greet each other, mark out their territories and attract a mate. Why not listen in and find out which birds live in your local patch.
This simple activity connects individuals with the outdoors, encourages social interaction and conversation. It's a simple, nature-inspired activity that's accessible to people of all ages and skill levels.
Video How to Listen to the Garden Dawn Chorus (RSPB) https://youtu.be/bpZAj158iAc?si=uhUBxBsS9ZBfmQBz for lots more bird related videos see the RSPB YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/rspbvideo
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Activity Sheet We've created an easy to follow, step-by-step Activity Sheet The Garden's Sound of Music
Find all our free to download Activity Sheets here at https://trellisscotland.org.uk/content/factsheets
Adaptive Tip Why not use the microphone in your smart phone to identify which birds you can hear - Try the Merlin app https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Look out for the symbols indicating which activities build or suit those with specific skills - featured in the Year-Round Gardening Activities book.
Extension Activity Why not have a go at drawing a garden bird ? A lovely creative way to spend an hour - Draw Along with our step by step video Draw a Garden Bird https://youtu.be/nOvzIM8qpEk?si=FBzTlEYUWrWXUGlo
Join us online in a free Live Demo session for lots of inspirational ideas of what to grow to stimulate the senses in The Sensory Garden series. Click this link for more information and to Register https://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/content/live-zoom-sessions
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