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WCNC 2024 NEWSLETTER #2

BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS


This session was all about the birds! We explored Bird Language and the five vocalizations of songbirds. We also delved into details about 10 of our favorite birds from Sonoma County.


  1. Golden Crowned Sparrow

  2. Acorn Woodpecker

  3. Cliff Swallow

  4. Red Tailed and Red Shoulder Hawk

  5. California Quail

  6. Great Blue Heron

  7. White and Brown Pelicans

  8. Western Seagull

  9. Snowy Plover

  10. Turkey Vulture


EGG BABYS AND THEIR NESTS

The kids always love our egg baby activity where they get to adopt a "baby" for the day and play parent, making sure it doesn’t become an omelet. This year, we decided to ruffle their feathers a bit by testing their bird knowledge. Each kid picked a specific bird and then had to use the right tool—whether it was a pair of tongs, pincers, or tweezers—to mimic their bird's beak size. Armed with their new "beaks," they set out to build a nest for their egg, hoping it wouldn’t end up scrambled!



CRAWDADS!! @THE LAGUNA

What an exciting day for the kids! Solene's mom, Camilia, shared her favorite childhood technique for catching crawdads, and the kids quickly mastered it, catching plenty of crawfish. We returned our catches to the laguna, but not before getting an up-close look at these fascinating laguna crustaceans!




Children enjoy a game of "Tunnel of Silence" on the Cheney Bridge at Doran Bird Walk
Children enjoy a game of "Tunnel of Silence" on the Cheney Bridge at Doran Bird Walk


THE FUN DOESNT JUST HAPPEN ON OUR FIELD DAYS .... SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO PRACTICE YOUR PYRAMIDS AT THE PLAZA




SALT POINT STATE PARK FAMILY CAMPOUT

Our annual nature club family camp out is always fun and an opportunity for families to gather together in nature and around the fire. We explore the tide pools during the day, and the talent show is always a hit and entertaining. This year's show was no exception.



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