Tomorrow we look forward to hosting a group of elementary students from Chebeague Island, Maine at River Point Bird Observatory. As a banding crew we always find a great deal of enjoyment in sharing our activities and observations with guests even if things can get a bit hectic at the banding station. Among our favorite guests are third graders. Third graders generate some amazing questions about the birds that we are examining at the station. They also possess a growing competence and raw curiosity that serves as a great reminder of what it is to be a human.
With a cold front passing through this evening we hope for a good diversity of birds to share with students so they can form these questions, experience new birds, and develop a passion for the natural world. Tonight we'll brush up to be ready for the tough questions and reflect on our own third grade experiences. If all goes well perhaps we can show them the kinglet of the birds.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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