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5 Activities for Kids Who Love Bugs, Birds and Other Critters

Ideas for creating worm bins, hatching insects, inspecting waste and other hands-on activities

Tina Cha
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Published on: February 27, 2023

5 Activities for Kids Who Love Bugs, Birds and Other Critters

View of barred owl sitting on a tree branch with moss and lichen
Photo:
Barred owl. Credit: Ken McMillan/Pixabay

Go on an owl prowl, then dissect owl pellets

Washington Park Arboretum is home to the barred owl, with sightings typically starting in spring, according to eBird, a tracking website used by birders.

Take a self-guided walk and look for traces of owls living within the park. You may even catch a glimpse of one, as barred owls are more active during the day than other owls. Owl pellets contain bones and fur from hunts, providing a cool, if kind of gross, glimpse into the life of an owl.

We’re not recommending touching or taking home your discoveries (if you find any). Instead, purchase an owl pellet dissection kit to explore these fascinating objects under sterilized conditions.

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