{"id":8114,"date":"2020-07-27T05:39:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T05:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=8114"},"modified":"2020-08-10T19:56:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T19:56:18","slug":"rc-virtual-road-trip-birdwatching-in-grasslands-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/rc-virtual-road-trip-birdwatching-in-grasslands-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Road Trip: Birdwatching in Grasslands National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Experience the solitude of the wide-open prairies as the wind ripples through a sea of grass beneath the clear blue sky.<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the latest stop on our VIRTUAL cross-Canada road-trip &#8211; Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1050\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1-640x497.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1-530x412.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Join us as we learn about grassland birds, discover ways to support bird conservation from home, and share practical tips to introduce you to birdwatching \u2013 a fun and family-friendly activity for all ages!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just joining the road trip, you can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/reconnecting-canadians\/weekly-wild-update.html#ThisWeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previous stops<\/a> to explore additional activities.<a name=\"pack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pack Your Bag!<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8161\" style=\"width: 331px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8161\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/grasslands-map.jpg\" alt=\"grasslands map\" width=\"331\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/grasslands-map.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/grasslands-map-530x530.jpg 530w, https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/grasslands-map-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/maps\/place\/Grasslands+National+Park\/@49.1566881,-107.5350602,11.75z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x53164ad886aeca51:0x2189afbee4652b5e!8m2!3d49.1509402!4d-107.5097378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Map<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/web\/search\/Grasslands+National+Park,+SK-4,+Val+Marie,+SK,+Canada\/@49.1509402,-107.5097378,780.83573986a,662.39224314d,35y,0h,45t,0r\/data=CqABGnYScAolMHg1MzE2NGFkODg2YWVjYTUxOjB4MjE4OWFmYmVlNDY1MmI1ZRlrUysCUpNIQCE9IkuLn-BawCo1R3Jhc3NsYW5kcyBOYXRpb25hbCBQYXJrLCBTSy00LCBWYWwgTWFyaWUsIFNLLCBDYW5hZGEYAiABIiYKJAlbXtrD1JhIQBHcXc2tJXVIQBmffe8HvAdYwCG4rukED0RYwCgC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Earth<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As we head out to discover the grasslands, here are a few resources and activities to help your family explore this amazing location from home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/downloads\/word-searches\/word-search-grassland-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Word Search<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Learn more about Grasslands National Park with this fun word search.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/downloads\/scavenger-hunts\/scavenger-hunt_sask-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Scavenger Hunt <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Download a copy of this week\u2019s virtual scavenger hunt and see if you can find some of these items near your home!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Birdwatching Gear<\/strong> \u2013 Ready to try this week\u2019s outdoor adventure? Don your best birding hat, grab a bird identification guide and strap on a set of binoculars!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel Journal<\/strong> \u2013 Find a journal or make your own so you can write about your weekly adventures!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to explore? You can virtually visit Grasslands National Park by <strong>clicking the Google Earth or Google Map links above<\/strong>.<a name=\"learn\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Learn about Local Wildlife<\/h3>\n<p>Across North America, grasslands birds are in steep decline due to the loss of native prairie habitat.\u00a0Once a common sight on the prairies, burrowing owls are now sadly one of many grassland bird species listed as \u201cendangered\u201d under Canada\u2019s Species-at-Risk Act.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Burrowing Owls and the threats facing them by watching the video below and by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hww.ca\/en\/wildlife\/birds\/burrowing-owl.html?src=blog\">Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Burrowing Owl (60 seconds)\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pzQrWmjZWLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"adventure\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Outdoor Adventure<\/h3>\n<p>Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids of all ages interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you\u2019ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-6446\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/chris-wl-bug-net-binoculars-wetland-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"Looking for turtles in the wetland\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So\u00a0what does it take to become\u00a0a birder? Believe it or not,\u00a0birdwatching\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to be complex or time-consuming.\u00a0You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need to know everything about birds to get started.\u00a0All\u00a0that you need is\u00a0a keen eye, a few basic\u00a0materials\u00a0and your\u00a0curiosity!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-8119\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/boys-birdwatching-538336665-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"boys birdwatching binoculars\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf.tiged.org\/wfnc\/assignments\/1118597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit our page<\/a> for some handy tips, videos and resources to help your family get started with birding at home, your local park or a nearby bird observatory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-8143\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/zoom-header-final-1100x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also join CWF\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdscanada.org\/\">Birds Canada\u00a0<\/a>for a family-friendly birding webinar this week to gain practical tips and resources that will help you get started with birding!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Birding for Families<br \/>\n<\/strong>Wednesday,\u00a0July 29, 2020<br \/>\n10 a.m. PT\/1 p.m. ET<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_tocum13NR3y2s2NT5Ykr_A?timezone_id=America%2FLos_Angeles\">Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"action\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Take Action<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-standard\" src=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/assets\/images\/certified-gardens\/water\/p1x2pqnyHague-J-BC-water-woodpecker.bmp\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways you can help support bird populations close to home! Lend our feathered friends a hand by taking part in one of the activities below.<a href=\"https:\/\/shopcwf.ca\/collections\/adopt-an-animal\/products\/spotted-owl-adoption-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/1057\/products\/snowy-owl-adopt_large.jpg?v=1515441468\" width=\"114\" height=\"114\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lang-attr featured-image alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/1057\/products\/spotted-owl-adopt_large.jpg?v=1515441481\" alt=\"Spotted Owl adoption Kit\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" data-bilingual=\"Spotted Owl adoption Kit|Trousse d\u2019adoption \u2013 chouette tachet\u00e9e\" data-attr=\"alt\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shopcwf.ca\/collections\/adopt-an-animal\/products\/spotted-owl-adoption-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adopt an Owl<\/a> \u2013 By adopting an owl, you can help CWF advocate on behalf of species-at-risk.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/gardening-for-wildlife\/how\/?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Provide the Bare Necessities for Birds<\/a> \u2013 Discover how you can support birds in your own backyard by providing them with food, water, shelter and space!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/do-more\/bird.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reduce Bird Impacts with Buildings<\/a> \u2013 Create colourful window stickers with your kids to help prevent our feathered friends from accidentally hitting windows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"share\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Share Your Memories<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-standard wp-image-8121\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/child-journal-outside-backpack-892948744-1100x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you take time to virtually explore Grasslands National park this week, keep track of what you learned in your <strong>Travel Journal<\/strong>! Take time to reflect on your experiences by thinking about the following questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>What did you like about visiting Grasslands National Park?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Is there anything you would like to learn more about?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Did you try this week\u2019s activity? If so, did you enjoy it?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What is one thing you can do at home to support bird conservation?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a special souvenir, you can also <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/donate.cwf-fcf.org\/site\/Ecard?ecard_id=3022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">send an e-postcard<\/a><\/strong> to your family and friends, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/postcard-grasslands-en-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download this week\u2019s postcard<\/a> <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/resources\/downloads\/pdf\/postcard-interactive_v1-0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make your own<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Contest!<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7912 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/wfnc-backpack-576x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"125\" \/>Show us<\/strong> how your family is participating in our virtual cross-Canada road trip! <strong>Post a picture on social media using #WeeklyWild<\/strong> and you will automatically be entered into a monthly draw for your chance to <strong>WIN a fabulous WILD Family Nature Club adventuring backpack full of goodies<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/reconnecting-canadians\/weekly-wild-update.html#contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn how you can win &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Don\u2019t miss a Weekly Wild update! <u>Sign up for free<\/u> at the Canadian Wildlife Federation\u2019s Reconnecting Canadians.<\/h4>\n<h4>Ready to visit the next stop on our cross-Canada road trip? Let\u2019s hit the road! <a href=\"https:\/\/cwf-fcf.org\/en\/explore\/reconnecting-canadians\/weekly-wild-update.html?src=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to check out our latest location<\/a>!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Experience the solitude of the wide-open prairies as the wind ripples through a sea of grass beneath the clear blue sky. 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