Birds

Into the Forest: Nature’s Food Chain Game

Step into the forest and discover the fascinating world of natural food chains. This unique card game is great fun for students. Cards represent animals and plants that are found in the forest. Each card lists what the animal eats and what it is eaten b... More.

Owl Pellet Transparencies

Set of 15 overhead transparencies covering various aspects of owl pellets. Topics covered include: the pellet, pellet formation, moth life cycle, food web, two simple food chains, population fluctuations, nest and roost sites, the barn owl, the vole, th... More.

Set of Owl-Related Charts

Eight 23" x 17-1/2" black-and-white charts. Titles include: Bone Sorting, Food Web, Vole, Mole, Shrew, Varied Thrush (Bird), Pellet Formation, and Human/Vole Comparison. More.

Bone Sorting Sheets on Paper Stock

Bone sorting sheets comparing skeletal parts of rodents, shrews, moles, and birds. Extremely helpful in owl pellet examination. Package of 15 sheets. More.

Bone Sorting Sheets on Card Stock

Bone sorting sheets comparing skeletal parts of rodents, shrews, moles, and birds. Extremely helpful in owl pellet examination. Package of 15 sheets. More.

Nasco BioQuest® Raptor Study Kit

By Gari F. Walz Raptors are more commonly known as birds of prey. Hawks, eagles, and owls are some of the more familiar birds in this group. These birds are typically identified for special traits that allow them to capture and feed on prey anima... More.

The Barn Owl… An Introduction to Owl Pellet Labs Video

The barn owl is probably the most popular animal in classroom study. This is primarily due to a by-product of this nocturnal raptor – owl pellets. The program describes the habits of the barn owl and its life cycle from courtship through fledg... More.

Resource Manual for Owl Pellet Labs

Twenty-two pages of 8-1/2" x 11" reproducible charts, activities, and text. Printed on heavy card stock with a spiral binding to allow top quality photocopies. Includes: the natural history and classification of the barn owl, describing ... More.

Owl Pellets and Common Prey Display

A great reference for students doing owl pellet labs, and a nice display for any discussion on predator-prey relations. This mount includes a complete owl pellet, a partially dissected owl pellet showing skeletal remains, and skulls and mandibles of... More.

Owl Pellet Kit

Investigate the roles of small animals in the food chain. Students dissect regurgitated owl pellets containing undigestible pieces of their prey and identify their contents using illustrated worksheets. For 30 students. Includes: 15 owl pellets, 15 teas... More.