If you're looking to get involved in the citizen science project the Great Backyard Bird Count with your students but you don't know where to start, then this is the episode for you! There are two ways to participate in the count; you can either count birds while you walk outside or you can count birds while watching bird feeders. This episode is here to help you set up a bird feeding station so you and your students can collect data from inside or outside your school. Martha Holzheuer is on the show to describe:Where to place your feedersWhat types of feeders and feed are best for bird diversityIf you should include a heated bird bath or notHow long it takes for birds to find new bird feedersAnd how to use native plants to enhance your bird feeding stationMake sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode because today's Teaching Tip is about ideas for acquiring the materials to put together a bird feeding station.Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode27Connect with Martha Holzheuer:Email Martha: naturenichemi@gmail.comWebsite: www.nature-niche.comStore phone number: 1-989-423-1477Store address: 2004 W. Wackerly St, Midland, Mi 48640Resources mentioned 💚Nature Niche: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduEqQ3WMv8bnlKU8xwIl2g/videos Visit https://naturallyteaching.com/episode27 for more specific Mondays with MarthaBird Feeding Stations: How to Design the Perfect Backyard HabitatMartha's Midland Songbird Seed MixSeed Cylinder FeedersPole KitsHeated Bird BathsFor the Birds! WCMU Public MediaBird Feeder Tactics: An Education Partner GrantThe Great Backyard Bird Count – Citizen Science Projects for 5th GradersThe Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Take Part for Elementary TeachersTpT Shop: Naturally Teaching💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com📸 Follow along on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naturally.teaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer"…