Shorebird Migration
Goals:
This week is all about shorebird migration!! Thousands of shorebirds stopover in Tofino in late April / early May during their northward migration to the Arctic where they will breed, fuel up, and raise their young. We are right in the middle of their Pacific Migration Flyway Route, so we are a critical stopover for globally significant numbers. These birds can be found on the Tofino Mudflats, as well as our beaches and rocky outcrops. We hope that you will use your new knowledge about birds to go check them out! But please remember, each bird is only here for 3 to 4 days and needs to feel safe so it can fuel up for the rest of its journey, so please respect their distance, keep quiet, and keep our birding areas clean! Lessons are best suited for learners in grades K-7.
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Resources
After watching the video, use the resources below to reflect and explore the topic further.
Raincoast Challenge
The Raincoast Challenge is an at-home activity based on the day’s lesson. Complete the challenge and share with us live on Thursday and on social media using the hashtag #raincoastfieldschool. Ready, Set, Go!
Questions and Answers
Each week, we compile a list of questions asked by our students. On Thursday we answer these questions during our live lesson. Maybe your learner has the same question? Download the PDF to read our answers!
Learn with us @ home
Live Lesson: Tuesday, May 5th 2020 @ 11am PDT
“Shorebird Migration”
Join us live on Zoom or Facebook for a virtual lesson. Taylor brings students on her explorations outdoors to learn about the flocks of shorebirds that migrate through the mudflats each Spring.
Share with us @ home
Live Lesson: Thursday, May 7th 2020 @ 11am PDT
“Question and Answer time with Raincoast Field School @ home”
Students ask questions and share their Raincoast Challenges during this virtual lesson.
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