‘Tis the sea-son for seabirds

Birdy lessons and activities for the whole family. | Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Nestling Edition | December 2022 [An illustration of an Atlantic Puffin.]( [Let’s Sea What’s Up with Seabirds]( Life at sea isn’t always a breeze, but fortunately seabirds have remarkable characteristics that allow them to survive in the often-harsh conditions they face, like waterproof feathers and special organs that make it possible for them to drink saltwater. From pelicans to penguins, seabirds may come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing’s for sure: they all depend on the ocean for food. Learn more about these long-lived sea-farers in this month’s lesson: [Seabirds: Feathered Ocean Travelers]( | [Disponible en español]( [Pigeon Guillemot.]( [Experiment: What Keeps Seabirds From Freezing?]( Brrr! Did you know some seabirds spend all or most of their lives in very cold waters? Pigeon Guillemots live and breed in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, while penguins chase fish and krill on the other end of the globe in the frigid Antarctic Ocean. Learn how these icy seabirds stay warm by conducting this easy experiment you can do at home. [Get started]( | [Disponible en español]( Pigeon Guillemot. [Atlantic Puffins.]( [DIY: Make a Puffling Pom Pom!]( With a ball of yarn and a little bit of love, you too can have a little puffling of your own! Learn how to make adorable puffin chick toys with "Seabird Sue" Schubel from Audubon’s Project Puffin. [Watch the video]( | [Read instructions]( Atlantic Puffins. [Volunteers from the Brooklyn Bird Club participate in the Christmas Bird Count in Brooklyn, New York.]( [The 123rd Christmas Bird Count is Coming…]( From December 14, 2022 through January 5, 2023, bird lovers of all ages and skill levels throughout the Hemisphere will take part in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project: the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. We look forward to running another COVID-safe CBC this season, with updated guidelines in place. [Join the count]( Volunteers from the Brooklyn Bird Club participate in the Christmas Bird Count in Brooklyn, New York. [Pine Grosbeak.]( [Perfect Gifts for the Bird and Nature Lovers in Your Life]( Whether budding naturalist or certified expert, backyard birder or a globetrotting adventurer, we’ve got something for everyone on your list. Our gift guide includes kids’ books, calendars, clothing, and even a chance to “adopt” a bird. Read on for gift ideas at every price point guaranteed to delight nature-lovers of every age and background. [Keep reading]( Pine Grosbeak. [The DIY paint kit.]( [New DIY Paint Kits for the Whole Family]( Looking for fun holiday activities? Check out our newest DIY paint kits for kids! Designed to be a fun introductory project for kids interested in birds, each kit includes an unassembled bird feeder or birdhouse and project materials like paint and colorful stickers. Enjoy family fun that will inspire the next generation to care about bird conservation. [Learn more]( Illustration: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon. Photos from top: Govinda Rosling/Audubon Photography Awards; Krisztina Scheeff/Audubon Photography Awards; Luke Franke/Audubon; Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures 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]( © 2022 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](