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Avian Ambassadors
With the help of our avian ambassadors, students learn about the amazing adaptations that enable birds to thrive in their specialized environments.
We discuss:
Waterfowl: What makes this group of birds unique
Feet, beaks and feathers: How these adaptations perfectly suit birds for their habitats
Imprinting: How we train our birds for success in the classroom
This program is tailored to fulfill the following
Next Generation Science Standards:
K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS2-2
1-LS1-2
2-LS4-1
3-LS2-1, 3-LS4-3
4-LS1-1
MS-LS2-2, MS-LS1-4
Students will get to meet:
Poppy
, our North American Barn Owl
Lowry
, our Cape-Barren Goose
Sammy
, our Puna Teal
Our avian ambassadors
Home
About
>
New Identity
Who We Are
Board of Directors
The Collection
>
Collection Plan
Species Guide
Partners
Career Opportunities
Visit
Plan Your Visit
Photography
Raptor Experiences
Guided Tours & Field Trips
Support
Join
Annual Appeal
2020 Photography Calendar
Donate
Sponsor a Bird
Education
At Home Education: Species Highlight Videos
Explore
Featured Programs
>
Avian Ambassadors
Wetland Health Inspector
Birds on the Brink
Duckling Development
Birds of a Feather
Distance Learning
Education Collaboration
Microplastic Pollution
Ripley and the Girl Scouts
The Reviews Are In
Internships
>
Avian Care and Environmental Education Intern
Junior Aviculturist
Research
Current Research
>
Institutional
State of Connecticut
Past Research
>
Long-Tailed Duck Harvest Survey
Eider Nutrient Allocation
Conservation Action
Upcoming Events
Member Days
Trivia Night
Photography Mini Session
Blog