Birdwatching in Ostpark

- 9th of May 2025 -

Birdwatching is the sighting and recognition of bird species in their natural environment, as well as the hearing and identification of their songs, nests, eggs. This workshop is for children & parents who want to:

  • discover and learn more about the different birds species

  • search, collect and identify feathers

  • explore how nests are made, similarities and differences between species, and their egg colors

  • recognize bird songs and distinguish the various types

  • sketch and paint birds on a nature journal

  • benefit from the outdoors, restore body and mind from everyday stress and pressures

This workshop will help you develop the foundational skills needed to start birding. You will learn how to identify birds using their calls, shape, size, colors, their flights, nests, feathers, behaviors and habitats. You will learn how create a nature journal, how to sketch and paint a bird while using watercolors, how to use a binocular and field guide books. The workshop will focus on the most common birds found in Bavarian parks and rivers.

Meeting point: The session is conducted in Ostpark. I will contact you directly about the meeting place details 2-3 days before.

Age: 6-12 years old

Starting time: 10:30 am

Duration: 2 hours

Number of bookings:  a max of 6 children (the event takes place if there are at least three bookings)

Parents/grandparents join for free. a max of 2 adults for each child

Language: English

What is provided: Field guides, binoculars, notebooks, pencils, watercolors, & snacks

What to bring: comfortable and closed shoes, long trousers, backpack, water bottle, change of clothes in case kids get wet or muddy, raincoat, sun hat, sun protection.

PRICE: 25 Eur per child, parents join for free

BOOKINGS: click here or send an email to: littlewildlifeexplorers@gmail.com (please specify Name, Number of children, contact address)

NOTE: in case of really bad weather (i.e. heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds) the session will be postponed the day after or the next weekend or you will get reimbursed.