Today, we’re tuning into the world of animal sounds and learning to observe nature like true scientists. We’ll sharpen our sense of SOUND, and I’ll introduce an activity to close your eyes and listen to the natural world around you.
Listen like a scientist and improve your research skills
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Once you start REALLY listening, you’ll be amazed at how noisy our world really is. You’ll likely hear birds, mammals, and, depending on the time of year, insects and maybe even herps like amphibians!
You’ll also notice how much noise HUMANS make. Planes flying overhead, cars driving by, the sounds of lawnmowers, and leafblowers are just a few things you are likely to hear. How do these sounds affect animals? Called noise pollution, these sounds can actually impact an animal’s survival. Through this video and activity, you’ll be exploring how and why.
Learn how to document these sounds in a nature journal and discover how different times of the day and seasons influence what you hear. I’ll also introduce you to the Merlin ID app, which helps identify bird species by their calls.
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