Guide to Birds in New England

• This interactive and artistic collection of birds found in New England provides an illustration of each bird, a bird song recording, and the common and scientific names of the birds.
• Clicking on the image will take you to the detailed page about each bird, with biological information, photographs, conservation status, climate vulnerability, a map of their habitat range, and additional song recordings.
  

Positives

• The artwork could be used as inspiration for students learning how to draw or paint animals.
• The songs and information provided can be used by a wide range of students for a variety of purposes.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students will need access to a device, speakers, and the Internet to browse the site and listen to the songs.
• Students should know the difference between the common name and the scientific name in Latin.
  

Differentiation

• Have younger students go outside to look and listen for birds in their area and then use the Audubon site to identify the birds they saw and heard.
• Science classes could use the habitat, behavior, and food requirements provided to assess how a particular bird may be affected by extreme temperatures or false spring conditions caused by climate change.
• Art students could use the illustrations as models for an art project and then incorporate an abstract element into the background that represents the risks to that species.
• Environmental clubs or performing arts classes could use this site as a reference for posters, performances, or music that represents the risks to native birds in the Northeast.
• Have younger students select a bird to build a habitat diorama that includes the bird's nest, eggs, and food.
  

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