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Birding in a Box

Suitcase Exhibition

This kit contains all materials needed to study the characteristics and adaptations of these marvellous creatures.

The activities in Birding in a Box explore bird classification, diversity of species, growth and changes and identification. Using binoculars, field guides, recordings of bird songs and a birding journal, students will see, hear and understand the natural world in a whole new way.

Components

• 4 mounted bird specimens
• 22 pairs of binoculars
• teacher's guide
• reference cards for teachers
• activity sheets
• identification keys
• Junior Ornithologist certificate
• 9 books: general and specific references (some in French), including field guides
• observation checklist for birds of the Ottawa area
• observation checklist for birds of Quebec (in French only)
• guide to birdwatching sites in the Outaouais (in French only)


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• CD of bird songs
• CD-ROM (with song)
• bird-song clock
• 4 wingspan illustrations
• birding journal
• 16 sandbags in weights corresponding to those of the four birds provided

Space Requirements

• the suitcase weighs 44 kg (97 lb.)
• when set up, the contents will occupy at least two tabletops

Special Requirements

• 2 tables
• security and environmental controls

Cost

• loan fee starts at $175
• one-way shipping fees are extra

Availability

• contact us to find out when this exhibition is available