Keith Norval and I completed a bird installation with the 5th graders at Abbott’s Creek! We assigned the students each a bird that can be sighted here in the southeast. The students sculpted their bird with newspaper and tape. They then plastered the birds. Then teachers and volunteers coated each bird with kilz to help weatherproof them. (Keith and I normally do that part- but since there were 5 5th grade classes we needed more help with this project!)
Then it was time to paint! Each student used a reference photo of their specific bird to help them mix the right colors. The birds were finished but needed one more protective varnish- again we were helped by the amazing teachers and volunteers at Abbott’s Creek.
Meanwhile, Keith and I had been collecting sticks and branches. Volunteers installed 6 posts by the garden at Abbott’s Creek. Keith and I built a trellis for the birds to perch on.
This process was a huge undertaking- our biggest bird project yet! It would not have been possible to complete this without the help of the amazing volunteers and awesome teachers- Susan Reynolds and Brian Imfield. We really enjoyed our time at Abbott’s Creek and were so impressed with what the students made!
