Indoor Birdwatching – Invite Nature Learning & Curiosity

We have a bird enthusiast in our family and I’m going to share with you how we set up an indoor bird watching station so our daughter could enjoy the birds even when she was stuck inside the house.

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This indoor bird watching station is one of many indoor nature activity ideas that we do with our kids.

How to make an indoor birdwatching station

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An indoor birding spot is simply that: somewhere inside that you can watch outside. Ideally, your view would include some trees, tall grasses, or structure that birds tend to frequent.

Find the best location in your home

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If possible, and if seasonally appropriate, you could even hang up a bird feeder or bird house outside the window you chose.

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You might choose to put birding supplies into a basket or onto a nearby shelf. Sometimes just leaving a pair of binoculars on the window ledge is enough of an invitation for kids to stand and use them.

Set up birding supplies

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If you’ve ever done any birdwatching, you’ll know that patience is a necessary skill.

Watch and wait

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If you and your children watch from the same location frequently, you may start to notice patterns and learn the best times to spot birds.

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