You might like to play in the autumn leaves and winter snow, but have you noticed that many birds don't like to stick around for the cold weather? And instead of the birds you're used to seeing in the warm months, your new feathered...

A collection of bird migration facts and links. Includes a reading list, a glossary, and links to teaching resources. While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.

Why do birds migrate? Learn fascinating facts about migratory birds, in particular the 200 species that travel to Alaska for breeding season in the summer. Pictures and sounds by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.

Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country?s birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also,...

This site from Enchanted Learning can answer your questions about birds. What type of scientist studies birds? What is the fastest running bird? Which bird lays the largest birds' eggs? Come and find out the answer to these questions and...

Ornithologist Dr. David Aborn shares the secrets of weather and migration. Learn to read weather maps and predict when you will see songbirds traveling through your locale.

Is your state bird migrating farther north to escape the effects of global warming? This comprehensive resource answers this question by state.

After learning about the diversity of wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico, students focus on birds and their patterns of behavior. They then how an oil spill might affect migrating birds, and possible ways to help them in the event of an oil...

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over bird migrations, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...

This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.

The PBS video series "The Life of Birds" is accompanied with this site. There are articles about several aspects of birds and their behavior. This one chronicles the highest, fastest, and most extreme birds. There are lots of examples.

Join teachers and students all over the country in observing the migratory patterns of birds and butterflies and the growth changes of plants as the climate changes. "Journey North" offers a wealth of resources to use as you investigate...

General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...

An in-depth look at how climate change is affecting Canadian birds. The site looks at how bird distribution, abundance, behavior, even genetic composition are all being altered due to climate change.

A huge database of North American birds which can be searched within a taxonomic family as well as by region. Each bird is accompanied by high-quality photos, audio recordings, a map of its distribution and migration areas, and...

A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.

Use this resource to learn about Robins and track their migration. Information about Robin characteristics, life cycle, and migration. Includes migration map and the opportunity to report your sightings.

Birds can offer hints to the health of the planet as they are found everywhere, migrate to many new environments, and play a role in our culture with their vibrant shades and sounds. Identify specific ways we can learn about our own...

Kids learn about Animal Migrations. How animals travel for miles across the land, air, and sea for the changing seasons.

The National Arbor Day Foundation briefly addresses the issue of songbird migration from the United States to the South American rainforests. There is a list of 205 birds that migrate and a slide show with short description of a few of...

Activity that teaches students how to identify birds. Some useful characteristics to watch for include silhouette, habitat, plumage, sounds, and behavior.

A comprehensive resource that deals with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and conservation of the Oriole. In addition, there are lessons and activities that can be used in the classroom. The migration and annual cycle are also...

The term "Ghorbat" is applied to several non-food-producing, itinerant populations of fairly low status throughout the Middle East and even beyond, in parts of formerly Soviet Central Asia and the Balkans. These peripatetic populations...