Brightly colored feathers and musical songs paired with opportunities to see birds up close from a windowsill make them the perfect wildlife to connect young people with nature. Watching birdfeeders during winter is an easy way to identify a variety of bird species while keeping children fascinated as well. It is a scavenger hunt of the sky, never knowing which feathered friend will honor a visit to the feeder. There are a more than 350 birds that can be found in Missouri.
Young kids, including minority boy (ethnic diversity) using binoculars to watch wildlife in wildlife viewing blind.
Join MDC staff and experienced birders from the Ozark Gateway Audubon Society Chapter to learn about which ones can be found in winter during our “Kids’ Winter Bird Count” on December 28th at 10:00am at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center (201 West Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO) for ages 7-17. This program includes mentored bird-viewing opportunities on the trails surrounding the Shoal Creek Center. The program will conclude with a lunch provided by Ozark Gateway Audubon and a discussion of what birds were seen. Participants should bring binoculars (if they have them), dress for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. People can register at: https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/204680
Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO 64804, is open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. You can also contact us at 417-629-3434 or Shoal.Creek@mdc.mo.gov.
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