Online Sessions on Nature Education
At Early Bird, we’re inspired by innovative approaches to nature education, connecting with diverse audiences. Our work has brought us […]
From Feathers to Friendships: YBW 2025
The Young Birders’ Workshop 2025 brought together curious children from across India, each adding their own spark to our shared learning. From naming invented birds to observing real ones, their enthusiasm, questions, and deepening connection with nature reminded us why bird education matters. What a delightful journey it’s been!
ಪಕ್ಷಿ ಪ್ರಪಂಚ
ವೈವಿಧ್ಯಯಮಯವಾದ ಆವಾಸಸ್ಥಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ರಾಜ್ಯವು, ಅದ್ಭುತವಾದಂತಹ ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳ ನೆಲೆಬೀಡಾಗಿದೆ. ನಮ್ಮ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲು ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳನ್ನು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುವುದರ ಸಲುವಾಗಿ ‘ಕುತೂಹಲಿ’ ಎಂಬ ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ‘ಹಕ್ಕಿಯ ಗೂಡು’ ಎಂಬ ಅಂಕಣಕ್ಕೆ ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳ ಕುರಿತಾದ ಲೇಖನಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಲಿ ಬರ್ಡ್ ತಂಡವು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಹಕ್ಕಿ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳು, ಅವುಗಳ ನಡವಳಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅವುಗಳ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ಮೋಜಿನ ಸಂಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ತಿಳಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳ ಬಯಸುವ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಇದು ಬಹಳ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.
Monthly Quiz by Early Bird
Ready to test your bird knowledge in a fun way? We’re happy to bring you this series of online quizzes and will try to publish one every month. Try out our new Birds on Currency Notes and Stamps quiz! Let’s see how many you can get right!
Bird Walks Across 8 Cities for GBBC
On 15th and 16th February 2025, the second phase of these walks was planned in 8 cities: Bengaluru, Dimapur, Halol, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Trivandrum, and Ujjain. These walks coincided with the Great Backyard Bird Count 2025 (Feb 14-17), a global community science event held annually in mid-February.
Child-Friendly Libraries of Karnataka
Libraries in Karnataka are now evolving into vibrant spaces where children can explore, learn, and nurture their connection with the natural world. Children’s enthusiasm for birds continues to grow, with many eager to learn more and take part in additional bird-related programs.
I Have A Question! Inquiring about Nature
Inquiry-based learning is an educational approach that taps into our natural curiosity. It’s a question-driven process where learners actively engage by asking, exploring, and discovering. The practice supports learners as they build upon their knowledge—while also encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world.
Nature Through Young Eyes
As part of the #YoungBirdersChallenge that took place in the last week of December 2024, we received some beautiful entries. Two young birders, Magizh C T and Abhinav Raha, have shared their thoughtful contributions with us. In this post, we take a closer look at their nature journals.
Bird Walks Across 6 Cities for Wildlife Week
On October 6th and 8th, 2024, Early Bird and the Ataavi Bird Foundation, in collaboration with local partners, organized bird walks for children aged 9-13 in five cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mysuru, Mumbai, Shirgao (Goa), and Gobuk (Arunachal Pradesh). Read the blog to know more.
A Day with Birding Buddies in Bengaluru
On August 24, 2024, we hosted a “How to be a Birding Buddy” workshop in Bangalore with 21 participants. The event featured interactive activities like bird sketching, games, and group discussions, all aimed at enhancing nature education. Participants reported increased confidence in engaging children through bird-themed sessions after the workshop.