Migration turns a passing flock into a story of time and place. The same bird may depend on wetlands, coasts and fields in different countries. This helps children see that protecting one species often means caring for a chain of habitats far beyond a single park.
Watch a migration route
- Choose one common local migratory bird.
- Mark its seasonal route on a simple map.
- Observe flock shape, direction and weather.
- Record the date so you can compare next year.
One question that matters
How do birds know where to go?
Different species use combinations of inherited direction, experience, the sun, stars, Earth’s magnetic field, smell and visible landmarks.
