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Bird Watching Checklist

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This bird-watching nature study printable makes it easy for kids or adults to record the different types and numbers of birds they see in the great outdoors (backyard, schoolyard, park, nature reserve, or open wild space). Use this printable birding checklist to write the name of each bird you see and the number of times you see it in a day, week, or month.

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Birding Checklist for Kids or Adults

This excellent nature study resource is for young and old alike. Using a printable bird-watching checklist makes it easy to record the names and numbers of birds you see in the backyard or outside in wild nature spaces and parks. Use it to count the name and number of birds you see over a few minutes. Or count the number of birds you see throughout a day, week, or month. You might also enjoy the other bird-watching printables in the RoP Learning Center. Visit Rhythms of Play for more birding activities, tips, and ideas for kids and adults. 

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Printable Bird Watching Checklist Instructions:

  1. Download the printable bird-watching checklist. 
  2. Print it onto regular printer paper or cardstock. 
  3. Use a three-hole punch to put a few copies of this printable bird-watching checklist into a homemade nature journal or notebook
  4. Write the name of each bird you spot in the left-hand column. 
  5. Fill in one bubble on the checklist chart each time you see the bird that day, week, or month. 
  6. And finally, visit Rhythms of Play for more fun birding activities, tips, and ideas for kids and adults. You might also enjoy the other bird-watching printables in the RoP Learning Center.


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Here's an excellent collection of bird-watching printables for one low price! This birding journal bundle includes a printable bird-watching journal, bird-watching log book observation sheet, bird life list tally sheet, bird count tally chart, and bird-watching checklist that kids (or adults) can use to record their birding experiences in the great outdoors.

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