ADVANCED MERIT: BIRD STUDY
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 1.  Make a list of 20 kinds of birds that you have identified by sight or with
     binoculars in the field.  Explain how you identified each.  The list should
     include the name of the bird, where you saw it (the woods, park, field, etc.)
     and the date you observed it.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 2.  Explain how birds are helpful to the farmer.  make a list of 10 birds that
     destroy insects, rats or mice.

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 3.  Select a tract (at least 10 acres) of land near you and make a census of the
     bird life there.  You should make at least four field trips into this area.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 4.  Construct a birdhouse for a particular type of bird.  Explain why it is suitable
     for this type of bird.

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 5.  Construct a feeding station.

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 6.  Construct a birdbath.

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 7.  Do 1 of the following:

     a. ___  Visit a bird exhibit in a natural history museum and make a brief report
             on your visit.

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     b. ___  Read about a great ornithologist, such as James Audubon, and describe
             his contributions to bird study.

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 8.  Explain what may be done to protect bird life in your area.

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 9.  List 3 scripture references regarding birds.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____

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