Backyard birdies
How does a chicken say 'I love you'? What do a bush turkey and a car have in common?
Australian backyard birdies is written and illustrated by Andy Geppert. This fun, mostly true book introduces children to the wonderful world of our local birds.
Resources
Backyard birdies – activity sheet
This activity invites students to investigate their environment and consider how they can make it more welcoming for local birds.
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