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July 2020, Issue 2

Creation Station: Bubbles

Creation Station: Bubble

What Birds Live Near You? From the Triple C Camp Magazine!

Nuthatch

A nuthatch’s favorite tree is an Oak
There are 24 different species of nuthatches in the world
It’s nickname is the upside down bird as it likes to walk headfirst down tree trunks while searching for food

Robin:

Robins are omnivorous and enjoy eating everything from fruit to spiders
Mealworms tend to be their favorite food
The American Robin is the state bird of three states

Cardinal:

Cardinals are classified as granivorous meaning they live on a diet of seeds
The average lifespan of a cardinal living in the wild is 3 years
Another name for the cardinal is the Virginia nightingale

Blue jay:

Blue jays normally fly between 20-25 miles per hour
This family of birds is considered one of the smartest animals on Earth by scientists
Blue jays are not actually blue! The blue color you see is a result of distorted reflections off their feathers

Tufted Titmouse:

These birds usually live in tree holes created by woodpeckers
Tufted titmice are usually less than 6 inches in height
Known for being active, these birds are often seen hanging upside down while searching under branches for insects