Keen to nurture a lifelong love of birdwatching in the next generation?
Browse these resources on starter kit for kids and fun educational birding activities.
Birdwatching for all
Kids, families, and seniors will find tips tailored for them. Age-appropriate binoculars, plus easy, enjoyable ways to learn + share skills, are all here.
Birdwatching for teenagers
Keen to get teenagers engaged in birdwatching? We suggest resources for this age group, like apps, social media, and events.
Find ideas for making birding cool and relevant to teens' interests.
Birdwatching for seniors
ACCESSIBLE BIRDING
Birdwatching should be open to all who love birds, regardless of mobility limitations. Our resources aim to make the wonders of birdwatching inclusive and fulfilling for every body.
Check here for guidance on enjoying birding activities with mobility challenges or disabilities.
Birding arts & crafts (outdoor educational fun)
Creative activities enrich children’s learning. Give kids the best chance to benefit from all aspects of birdwatching with these crafts to do outdoors.
Art & craft fun for young birdwatchers (indoors/home)
Looking for indoor activities to engage and educate young bird-watching enthusiasts? Choose from this range of bird-related art and craft ideas.
Top tips to plan a family birding adventure
Planning a birdwatching trip with kids? Make it a treasured family memory with these practical ideas on where + when to go, how + what to prepare
Birdwatching games and challenges for kids
How can you keep kids active and learning while bird watching? These games and challenges are fun and engaging. Which will your family try first?
Birding with kids: What equipment to take
Wondering what you need to take on a family birding trip? To make it fun and comfortable, include these items in your child-friendly birding kit…
Birding for kids – fun ways to introduce the hobby
Birdwatching for kids is a fun topic to explore. Are you keen to get your kids interested in birdwatching? We’ve got you covered here >>>
Birdwatching for children – why it matters
Birdwatching is an ideal outdoor activity that enhances a child’s overall development. What are the physical, mental, and emotional benefits for kids?
Birding photography for kids: getting started
Practical tips to explore how birding photography offers children a captivating avenue to explore nature while honing their artistic skills.
Do we need binoculars for bird watching with children?
Want to see how your kid enjoys birdwatching before spending out on binoculars? Here are creative ways to try the experience before you buy
Kids’ projects: Bird Feeders, Houses + Baths for a Bird-Friendly backyard
Looking for child-friendly projects for a bird-friendly backyard? Easy-to-make bird feeders, houses and baths encourage feathered friends. Try these >
Help kids create a backyard birding station
Create a sanctuary for birds while taking kids’ nature interests to the next level. Guide children to make a special backyard birding station.
Plan + plant bird-friendly backyards with kids
Want to help kids with a project to see more birds at home? These tips teach children how to use plants to create habitats that attract birds