Owl-themed Lessons and Birdy Book Reviews

Audubon activities for the whole family | [National Audubon Society]( Nestling Edition | October 2021 [Illustration of a Great Horned Owl in front of a full moon and a starry night sky.]( [Happy Owl-oween! Hoot hoot!]( Owls are some of the most beloved birds. You can find them emblazoned on coffee mugs, counting lollipop licks, and even perched on a crescent moon for your favorite spooky decorations. But these wise old birds are so much more than a seasonal mascot. Owls are fierce hunters with a few unique traits that set them apart from other raptors: keen eyesight, excellent hearing, and special feathers on the edges of their wings for flying silently after unsuspecting prey. Learn more about these haunting hunters with this month’s lesson: [All About Owls]( | [Disponsible en español]( [Northern Saw-whet Owl perched in a tree raising one claw seemingly saying, "Hi there, friend!"]( [Learn to Identify 5 Types of Owls]( There are more than 200 species of owls worldwide, but once you get to know them, it’s pretty easy to tell who’s whooo. In this sensory activity, take a look and listen to find out what makes these five owls unique. [Get started]( | [Disponsible en español]( Northern Saw-whet Owl. [A spread from Lali’s Feather by Farhana Zia.]( [11 Bird & Nature Books for Little Know-it-Owls]( Storybooks transport and help us appreciate the world in new ways at any age. These beautifully illustrated children’s books, all recent titles, will bring outdoor wonders to life for kids and parents alike. [Check out the list]( A spread from Lali’s Feather by Farhana Zia. [Hand print art of an owl sitting on a tree branch.]( [Turn Your Handprints Into Owls (Or Any Bird!)]( Whooo doesn’t love handprint art? Handprints can take on the appearance of pretty much anything, but they lend themselves especially well to birds. With a whimsical idea and a dollop of paint, your child can create owls, flamingos, or any other feathered favorite. [Get started]( | [Disponsible en español]( [A child's long-sleeved t-shirt with a vintage illustration of a Great Horned Owl and the words "Audubon Society". ]( [Audubon Apparel for Fledgling Birders]( Teach the next generation to give a hoot about birds with our apparel for kids, toddlers, and babies. Explore the newly expanded collection, featuring vintage artwork from the Audubon archives, today. [View Collection]( Illustrations from top: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon; Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Photos from top: Debra Herst/Audubon Photography Awards; Cindy deRosier CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( [GET TEXT UPDATES]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2021 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](