Bird Watching at Jefferson County Park

On February 1st, the 2nd graders at Libertyville Elementary went bird watching at Jefferson County Park.  We started our day by looking at different pictures of birds we might see while at the park.  We ventured outside to feed the birds sunflower seeds in the shell, sunflower seeds out of the shell and peanuts.  When we were finished feeding the birds near the bird blind, we sat inside and waited for the birds to come and eat.  Here is a list of birds we saw:  junco, pine siskin, female and male cardinal, blue jay, female and male purple finch, nuthatch, chickadee, goldfinch, red bellied woodpecker, hairy woodpecker, downy woodpecker and a tufted tit mouse.  We then set out on a trail walk with binoculars so we could see birds up close.  After lunch, we played a game of guessing the beaks and feet of various birds.  Finally, we took one last trail walk.  We would like to thank Therese for teaching us all about birds!!!!  Thanks Toad!!!