Bird Study Merit Badge

Scouts will learn the uses of bird study and the terms used when describing birds. Scouts will learn how to properly use and care for binoculars for bird watching. Scouts will create a field notebook and be able to identify at least 20 species of wild birds. Scouts will construct a bird feeder to attract wild birds. Scouts will learn different adaptations of birds, functions of bird songs and calls, and conservation statuses of birds. Scouts will be awarded the bird study merit badge after completion of their field notebook. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors so please dress accordingly.