27. The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Put Together a Bird Feeding Station with Martha Holzheuer

If you're looking to get involved in the citizen science project the Great Backyard Bird Count with your students but you don't know where to start, then this is the episode for you! There are two ways to participate in the count; you can either count birds while you walk outside or you can count birds while watching bird feeders.

This episode is here to help you set up a bird feeding station so you and your students can collect data from inside or outside your school. Martha Holzheuer is on the show to describe:

• Where to place your feeders
• What types of feeders and feed are best for bird diversity
• If you should include a heated bird bath or not
• How long it takes for birds to find new bird feeders
• And how to use native plants to enhance your bird feeding station

Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode because today's Teaching Tip is about ideas for acquiring the materials to put together a bird feeding station.

Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode27

Connect with Martha Holzheuer:

• Email Martha: [email protected]
• Website: www.nature-niche.com
• Store phone number: 1-989-423-1477
• Store address: 2004 W. Wackerly St, Midland, Mi 48640

Resources mentioned 💚

• Nature Niche: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduEqQ3WMv8bnlKU8xwIl2g/videos 
• Visit https://naturallyteaching.com/episode27 for more specific Mondays with Martha
• Bird Feeding Stations: How to Design the Perfect Backyard Habitat
• Martha's Midland Songbird Seed Mix
• Seed Cylinder Feeders
• Pole Kits
• Heated Bird Baths
• For the Birds! WCMU Public Media
• Bird Feeder Tactics: An Education Partner Grant
• The Great Backyard Bird Count - Citizen Science Projects for 5th Graders
• The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Take Part for Elementary Teachers

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