Winter birding with kids, chilly weather experiments, and a butterfly quiz

Plus, a sneak peek at the Febuary 2024 kids issue! [THE COMPASS: FAMILY EDITION]( [VIEW ONLINE]( [THE COMPASS: FAMILY EDITION]( [National Geographic] Yeah, it’s cold—but it’s a great time to explore outside with kids. (Hear us out.) You just need to know what to look for. Maybe it’s [catching a glimpse of wintering birds]( or [searching for clues of animal activity.]( leftovers, anyone?) Or, stay cozy and take the quiz below to uncover three truths and a lie about monarch butterflies. PHOTOGRAPH BY SUE FELDBERG / GETTY IMAGES [WINTER BIRDING]( Plenty of bird species stay put during the cold months. Learn how your kids can glimpse these hardy fliers. (And get ideas for bird-watching games and crafts.) [GET BIRD TIPS]( PHOTOGRAPH BY KENCANNING / GETTY IMAGES [BE A WILDLIFE DETECTIVE]( Spotting an animal in the wild is a thrill for most kids, but it’s not a sure thing during the chilly season. 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