Monday 25 April 2022

Wirral's Wild 50: May Worksheets

 

Here are the Wirral's Wild 50 activity sheets for May. This is a month for listening to the dawn chorus, taking part in No Mow May and having a go at pond dipping.


May activities
May activities


Things to do in May

Look for bluebells and swifts

Listen out for bird song and try to identify the bird

Get up early and listen to the Dawn Chorus 

Don’t mow your lawn - it’s No Mow May 

Go pond dipping

Sounds of Spring
Sounds of Spring

Resources


1.  How to go pond dipping

https://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/activities/pdfs/pdf_pond_dipping.pdf

https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-07/POND-DIPPING.jpg

... and species to spot

https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/kids--schools/teaching-resources/spot-it-ponds.pdf


2. Dragonfly & damselfly spotter sheet

https://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/activities/pdfs/pdf_dragonfly_and_damselfly_spotter_sheet.pdf


3. Amphibian spotter sheet

https://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/activities/pdfs/pdf_amphibian_spotter_sheet.pdf


4. Sounds of Spring

https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/wildchallenge/activity-sheets-2021/english/327-0546-20-21-wild-challenge_sounds-of-spring.pdf


Monday 18 April 2022

Take part in the 2022 City Nature Challenge


City Nature Challenge 2022
City Nature Challenge 2022


Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May

Help put our region on the map in this global nature recording event.

Record your wildlife sightings at any location of your choosing using your phone and the iNaturalist app. Don't worry if you're not sure of the species, other observers will help with ID from your photos.

RECORD are running drop in events, with 2 taking place in Wirral
RECORD are running drop in events, with 2 taking place in Wirral


RECORD are running two events in Wirral to help you get involved. Drop in to find out how you can be part of this amazing international Citizen Science project.


Saturday 30th April
10am - 3pm
Port Sunlight River Park


Sessions all day: Take part in a bug hunt.
11am: Beginners birdwatching walk (meet at the cafe)
2pm: Plant Detectives Walk (meet at the cafe)


Monday 2nd May
10am - 3pm
Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston


Sessions all day: Take part in a bug hunt.
11am: Beginners birdwatching walk (meet outside the visitor centre)


How to take part in the City Nature Challenge and upload your sightings to iNaturalist
How to take part in the City Nature Challenge
and upload your sightings to iNaturalist


Find out more about these events and how to add your sightings to the Liverpool CIty Region iNaturalist results on the RECORD website: