“Hope” is the thing with feathers
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
10 Great Books on Birds - A Big Year Reading List
Reflection for The Big Year - Answer the questions using your words and brain.
History of Black Birders Week - Audubon Magazine article on how the week began.
- After reading the article answer the following questions.
- Why was black birders week begun? Describe the incident and the historical construct.
- Who began black birders week? What was their interest in birding?
- What does this week promote? What can allies or co-conspirators do to support friends, colleagues, and birders of color.
- Describe what obstacles people of color experience trying to enjoy nature.
- Describe how and why black birders week is not just for black people.
Difference between reptiles and birds. -
- Summarize the article in a chart.