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This trail explores the possible food sources for birds in the grounds of Hamstreet Primary School
Can you see where a bird might feed?
This tree has lots of red berries. What do you think would feed here?
The Green Club have made some feeders for the birds.
What do you think makes the best recipe for bird food?
Some lovely red berries - how do birds help to distribute these seeds?
Ivy flowers much later than most plants and so it provides food throughout the winter.
What is different about these berries?
These berries aren't as easy to eat.
It's important to keep feeding the birds once you start.
How do you think the Green Club made this feeder?
Blackbirds particularly like these.
What do you notice about the colour of most berries thst attract birds?
These are called Haws, they are the fruit of the hawthorn tree.
Lots of birds scratch around in the leaf litter.
What kind of food do you think they will find?
Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree.
Do you think they will make a good meal for a bird? Why do you think this?
You can see that these berries are very bright.
Are berries the fruit or the seed of the hawthorn? How do you know?
The most popular berry in winter for humans.
Which birds do you think like these best?
Top Field is a top restaurant for birds.
What different kinds of food can you think of that might be served here?
Look very carefully at the bark, you might see some creatures living here.
Can you find out which birds would come here for food?
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