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Visit a habitat where you will see a selection of birds in their own environment e.g. River, Seashore, Woodland, Town Park and record the birds you see.

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Instructions

Aim of Badge: To encourage you to notice your natural surroundings, wildlife and habitats.

Instructions
Gardens, parks and river banks are in the front line of the battle to preserve our natural habitats. There are a number of simple measures that will help to provide food and habitats to promote a healthy ecosystem. For example:
 Leave a pile of fallen leaves undisturbed in a damp, shady corner of the garden - frogs, toads, newts and slug-eating centipedes thrive on decay. Dead wood left on the tree could become a home for bats, birds or invertebrates.
 Take a clay pot, fill with leaves, straw and a little cotton wool and place upside down in a sheltered spot. A bumblebee prospecting for an over-wintering nest may well take up residence.
 Food for the long winter: hedgehogs like cat and dog food, dried fruit and cooked vegetables. Milk and bread can make them very ill. Put up bird feeders and allows birds access to safe, clean feed over the winter months.

Acknowledgement/Source
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/3344407/25-ways-to-get- wildlife-into-your-garden.html


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• IGG Interest Badge Guides Nature Observer
• Nature
• Wildlife

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