 | Author: | Hamstreet School (ID: 8082) | Posted: | 2009-12-29 15:52 GMT+00:00 | Mileage: | 0.31 km | |
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 | Tags: | Animals, birds, habitats |
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This trail explores the possible food sources for birds in the grounds of Hamstreet Primary School
 | From the Gate |
Can you see where a bird might feed?
 | Cherry Tree |
This tree has lots of red berries. What do you think would feed here?
 | Bird Feeders |
The Green Club have made some feeders for the birds.
What do you think makes the best recipe for bird food?
 | Cotoneaster |
Some lovely red berries - how do birds help to distribute these seeds?
 | Ivy |
Ivy flowers much later than most plants and so it provides food throughout the winter.
What is different about these berries?
 | Cotoneaster Bush |
These berries aren't as easy to eat.
 | Feeders |
It's important to keep feeding the birds once you start.
How do you think the Green Club made this feeder?
 | Red Berries |
Blackbirds particularly like these.
What do you notice about the colour of most berries thst attract birds?
 | Hawthorn Berries |
These are called Haws, they are the fruit of the hawthorn tree.
 | Leaf Litter |
Lots of birds scratch around in the leaf litter.
What kind of food do you think they will find?
 | Acorns |
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?
 | Haws |
You can see that these berries are very bright.
Are berries the fruit or the seed of the hawthorn? How do you know?
 | Holly Berries |
The most popular berry in winter for humans.
Which birds do you think like these best?
 | Top Field |
Top Field is a top restaurant for birds.
What different kinds of food can you think of that might be served here?
 | Tree Trunk |
Look very carefully at the bark, you might see some creatures living here.
Can you find out which birds would come here for food?