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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Bird Watching Binoculars

The past few days we have been spending a great deal of time outdoors. This morning we noticed that the birds are really coming back to our yard for spring. We are ready for them! We made bird feeders and filled our other bird feeders, so all we have to do now is wait for the birds to come. We made some binoculars so that we can get a good look at them;0)
1. Color two toilet paper tubes with crayons or markers.
2. Using some yarn, tie the tubes together and make a string to wear them around the neck. (use caution when wearing them around the neck)
3. Quietly watch for birds in your yard. We had lots of fun doing this, but the kids would squeal with delight when they saw them coming. We kept scaring them away:0(

9 comments:

  1. ValerieMarch 7, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    This is great! Doesn't it feel as though Spring is right around the corner? I can't wait!!

    Valerie

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  2. AllyMarch 7, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Great idea, we will make these tomorrow! =)

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  3. ToniMarch 7, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    love this idea, the birds have been coming back here too. And are looking for nesting spots, ohh and we have crocus's in bloom-yay!!1

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  4. LolaMarch 8, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Great post! To get your kids to enjoy the outdoors, check out the bug catcher at www.binoculars-n-more.com. in the Outdoors Kids section.

    It allows kids to catch a bug without even touching it and once they have caught it, they can see it up close with the built-in bug catcher.

    I'm for anything that will get kids enjoying the outdoors and away from playing video games all day.

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  5. LolaMarch 8, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Sorry for the mistake in my previous post.

    The bug catcher comes with a built in magnifier for viewing their catch up close.

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  6. TwoHeartsTogetherMarch 8, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Love this! I featured you on my site TwoHeartsTogether for my readers to get in on the fun with this too
    Thanks Sandy!
    Samantha at TwoHeartsTogether
    http://www.twoheartstogether.com/2009/03/07/birdwating-binoculars/

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  7. VickieMarch 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    This is so cute!! My kids will love it. They are always playing some kind of "lets look for stuff" game outside.

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  8. thesixkentsMarch 9, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    What a great idea - will definately try it for the boys!
    Thanks for the visit - see you in SITS!

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  9. Cindy DGMarch 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    This is so cute! I am looking for some ideas for "outside" play and this is perfect!! :)
    Cindy dg
    http://vegetarianmamma.blogspot.com

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