Friday we had our most recent field trip to the Audubon Nature center. During this latest trip, the students learned about song birds, birds of prey, and how birds navigate their routes during their annual migrations.
The highlight of the trip was the "Meet and Greet" with the center's raptors. Teachers at the Audubon Center brought the birds around for each student to closely examine while another teacher taught the students about each bird's personal history as well as details about the species in general. Afterwards, the children were able to watch other birds as they flew across the room.
Other parts of the trip included the children navigating the center while watching for birds, cleaning the beach, and playing a game of "Owl and Mouse" where children were able to experience how an owl hunts without seeing its prey.
