Birding Tally
Common loon floating in the water, caring for its downy-feathered chick. DARWIN PARK
When you go for a walk outside, do you notice the birds? Have you ever tried counting them? Go for a walk in your neighbourhood, nearby park, or favourite natural area and fill in Nature Calgary’s Birding Tally as you go. For example, if you see a bird pooping from a tree branch, mark a single tally in the “Upper Canopy” row, under the “Something Else” column. If you see a duck diving under the water, mark a single tally in the “Water” row under the “Eating” column, since ducks who dive or bob under the water are doing so to look for food.
Track your progress and results in the Nature Heroes Activity Book to be sent a personalized Nature Heroes Certificate! Download the book with all 11 nature activities at naturealberta.ca/nature-kids!
This article originally ran in Nature Alberta Magazine – Summer 2023.