Bird Study

Patty Brennan shared her time and vast knowledge of birds with L-5. The children were captivated as she talked about the cowbird and how the female will drop its eggs in another bird's nest. The class studied the difference between a flying bird's feather and a non-flying bird's feather. They enjoyed seeing a variety of bird's nests and learning about their architecture. Students got to hold an ostrich and emu egg. They learned that they have microscopic holes in them that allow the growing baby to get oxygen. We looked at part of the shell under a microscope! Holding and inspecting a variety of bird specimens from the Peabody Museum gave the children opportunities to study the physical characteristics up close. Patty's presentation inspired the children to ask so many curious questions! She was kind enough to return so that everyone's questions were answered.