South+Seneca

What's in our neighborhood?
How would you describe your neighborhood to someone who has never visited? Brainstorm about 10 phrases to describe your habitat, such as lots of trees, some tall buildings, many trees, blacktop everywhere, etc. 1. Grassy fields 2. Pine trees 3. Farms 4. Ponds 5. Creeks 6. Country roads 7. Houses 8. Decidious trees, maple and oak 9. Corn and soybean fields 10. Some traffic

** Write an overall description of your habitat, including a photos if you can. **
The habitat around our school is a good place for birds. It is a small town with only one main road. We have lots of open spaces. There are many farms with fields of crops. We have many different kinds of trees for birds to land on or nest in.

** What features make our neighborhood a suitable place for birds? **
Birds sometimes eat some of the wheat and other crops. There are lots of small farm ponds and creeks for water. We have trees with seeds for the birds to eat also. When the farmers plow, there are lots of worms. There are many insects around the farms. Sometimes geese land in the corn field next to our school. Some people put out bird feeders. Many people have hummingbird feeders.

There are many trees around for birds to nest in. Many birds nest in bushes near houses or in the beams of old barns. These are high up off the ground so the birds will be safe.

There are some dangers for birds. Some birds get hit by cars. Some people have pet cats. Sometimes people spray chemicals on their gardens or crops. Many people hunt for geese and ducks.

** What birds do you regularly see on your bird counts? **
You may want to record data from your "Count Birds for Science" lesson.