Surprise at Dawn

I woke to light cracking through the edges of the shades. While this is not unusual, I was tired and longed to continue my sleep. A lulling sound permeated the air. I was intrigued and slowly walked to the front door where the sweet sounds of birdsong were. Surprised, I stood listening to the dawn chorus, a cacophony of birdsong, from the trees in the wood facing my house. Since I recently heard of the phenomenon called the dawn chorus, I wanted to learn more. Luckily, I woke early on this first day of May, a peak time to enjoy the sweet essence of birdsong.

The dawn chorus is the singing of wild birds that closely precedes and follows sunrise, especially in the spring and summer. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) 

Join me at the Dawn Chorus May Celebration

 

Nature video of the dawn chorus on May 1, 2023.

Are you interested in learning more about the Dawn Chorus? 

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Engage in Student Fun Activities at a Wonder Station: 

1. Check out the Wonderopolis Wonder of the Day, Who Sings in the Dawn Chorus. 
2. Ask students to write a cinquain poem. See the sample above. Use the Cinquain Poem Generator as a template.
3. Create a Word Art digital at https://wordart.com/. See the sample above the poem.
4. Visit the Museum of Zoology here.

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