From home: Be a nature detective and explore the outdoors

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Description

Go outside (for a walk with your family if you can) and look for clues of wildlife. Be a nature detective and explore the outdoors!


Resources

You will need:
A pencil/pen
The RSPB Nature Detective printout / Paper to record your findings

Spring/Summer:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/wildchallenge/activity-sheets/english/770-0214-18-19-wild-challenge_nature-detective_ss.pdf

Autumn/Winter:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/wildchallenge/activity-sheets/english/770-0214-18-19-wild-challenge_nature-detective_aw.pdf

Instructions

Go outside, for a walk if possible for at least 30 minutes. Record what you see: Where was it? What do you think made it?
- Can you find a slime trail, an egg shell, a nibbled leaf, a feather, a bit of fur, animal poo(!)?

Remember:
- Be calm and quiet, to not disturb wildlife and other people.
- Don’t pick any wildflowers or plants.
- Stay safe.

If you can access the internet with a grownup, go to this website: www.ourplanet.com/en/video/what-is-biodiversity/ to watch a short video on biodiversity.


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  • The Great Indoors - Outdoor skills