Try It: How Many Birds?


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DIRECTIONS: Sometimes we make observations to answer a specific question. Let’s test your observation power to answer this question: How many birds are at the pond?

Watch the video below and observe the number of birds that are at this pond. Play the video again and observe carefully. How many birds did you see? Did you miss any the first time?

What other information can you observe about the birds at this pond? Share your bird observations in the comments at the bottom of this lesson.

How Many Birds?

Why do these observations matter?

Have you ever heard of The Great Backyard Bird Count?

Every February, people all over the world count the birds in their own backyard. They share their data with scientists who use the data to learn about the health and behaviors of bird populations. This information helps answer lots of important questions!

Bird, Sparrow, Berries, Branch, Perched, Twig, Nature

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