Photo credit: Jean Potter
The presentation part of the program included viewing and learning from specimens of birds, bird feathers and nests that were loaned to the program by Milligan College ornithologist, Dr. Gary Wallace. Larry McDaniels, Steele Creek Park Naturalist, provided binoculars for students to use during their bird walk, and the Herndon bird club provided bird check lists for participants.
Photo credit: Jean Potter
A slide show showed birds often seen in the Roan Mountain area, and participants learned about the characteristics that make a bird a bird and what birds need to survive. The recovery of the Bald Eagle in upper east Tennessee was used as an example of population changes and a species that has been helped locally by conservation efforts.
A 30 minute bird walk included some great finds! Participants got good looks at a Gray Catbird in a marshy area. Eastern Bluebirds were also present along with Mourning Doves and American Goldfinch.
In addition to binoculars, a spotting scope was set up and students got close-up views of an American Robin and a Song Sparrow.
Discover Birds Activity Book
Discover Birds Curriculum Guide
Discover Birds in the Tennessee Conservationist
Tennessee Ornithological Society, Herndon Chapter
Xtreme Roan Adventures--Youth Naturalist's Rally
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