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McGill University

Birds of Quebec

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada's province of Quebec is home to over two hundred different species of nesting birds. The Redpath Museum's Quebec Biodiversity Website has an excellent selection of bird species that can be commonly found in the province. Pictures...
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Paul Munsey & Cory Suppes

2008 Chinese Olympic Stadium

For Students 9th - 10th
Features many fascinating facts and images of the National Stadium (The Bird's Nest) in Beijing, home of the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Nesting Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn that of the best parts of providing habitat for birds in a yard is the possibility of being chosen as a nesting site.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Red Breasted Nuthatch

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Red-breasted Nuthatch. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this forest-found bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Burrowing Owl, a bird true to its name, who nests underground. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of western Canada's most endangered birds, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Nest Boxes, a.k.a Birdhouses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: How to Set Up a Nesting Box

For Students 3rd - 8th
Make your backyard garden a destination location for nesting birds. This succinct but thorough site explains how to build or select a nesting box, helps you decide where to place your nesting box, discusses when to set up your box, and...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: American White Pelican

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the fascinating tale of this once scarce bird. Find out about its appearance, habitat, nesting, and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: White Eyes

For Students 9th - 10th
This nine-stanza poem shares a description of a bird that is preparing its winter nest.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Pollinators: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.
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Ornithology: Avian Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good discussion of the reproductive behaviors and systems of birds. Contains information on everything from nests to incubation times.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Coastal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about coastal habitats, and how to help support nesting shorebirds.
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Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: Bobbin Holder for Reels of Wire

For Students 9th - 10th
This very simple device has been made to try and stop 'bird's nest' tangles that can occur when using reels of fine wire.

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