Wirral's Wild 50: January Worksheets

Happy New Year! It may a time for making changes but we hope you will want to carry on with Wirral's Wild 50. In January, become a nature detective by learning to identify birds and spot tracks made by different animals.

January activities

Things to do in January

• Can you find hazel catkins?
• Look in the snow or mud for animal tracks and work out what has made them.
• Learn to identify birds in the garden or school grounds.
• Take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch at the end of January.

Common tracks and signs of British wildlife

Resources

1. Garden bird detective
https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-07/gbirds.jpg

2. Craft an owl mask

https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-07/owl-mask.jpg

3. Fill in a migratory bird wordsearch
https://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/activities/pdfs/pdf_migratory_bird_wordsearch.pdf

4. Identify tracks in the snow
https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/identify-prints-snow

Bird Feeding and Watching at the River Park

Next weekend, why not visit Port Sunlight River Park to make bird feeders or join a Bird Watching Walk to help you take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch this month.

Saturday 23rd January

1 - 2.30 p.m.

Bird Feeders

Meet at the Port Sunlight River Park site office at Mersey View car park.

Make bird food and a variety of bird feeders.

Suitable for families and children aged 3 and over.

Sunday 24th January

9.30 - 11 a.m.

Bird Watching Walk

Meet at Dock Road North car park.

Bring binoculars and wear warm clothing.

Sorry no dogs.

For more information about either of these events contact Anne Litherland, ranger, by email or telephone 07587 550060.