***Birds

CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THESE ACTIVITIES:

Spot the difference. Look at these pictures of gulls. Are all gulls the same? How many differences can you see?
WATCH this video about Maria Island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland. 50 years ago a group of school children and their teacher from Waiheke Island started the work of eradicating rats from the island - NZ's FIRST pest-free island! Look at the amazing birdlife on the island now!
Look at this slideshow about ngā manu. How many can you name?
INQUIRY - pick a NZ bird to study. Make a slide or poster about it. Include the information below.

What is it called - see if you can find out the common name, maori name and scientific name.
Where does it live?
Find out how humans affect that bird.
Is anything being done to protect them already?
How can we reduce the effects of humans on birds?
How could we include the local community?

Websites that could be useful: