Book 31, Question 143 · Video
How many birds can you hear with your eyes closed?
Sometimes you can find more birds with your ears than your eyes. Sit quietly outside and close your eyes for two minutes. Count each different voice you hear and notice which direction it comes from. Some birds sing from high in a tree, and others call from bushes. Many birdwatchers learn the sounds first because birds are often heard before they are seen.
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What Crafty Clover says in this video
Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How many birds can you hear with your eyes closed?
The Big Idea
Close your eyes and listen. You might hear more birds than you can see! How many birds can you hear?
Ears Win
Step one: Ears Win. Sometimes you can find more birds with your ears than your eyes. Many birdwatchers learn the sounds first, because birds are often heard before they're seen.
Close Your Eyes
Step two: Close Your Eyes. Sit quietly outside and close your eyes for two minutes. Count each different voice you hear, and notice which direction it comes from.
Where Sounds Come From
Step three: Where Sounds Come From. Some birds sing from high in a tree. Others call from low in the bushes.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Two minutes. Count them. Notice it. High or low.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Sitting quietly in the same spot every day is called a sit spot. Birds are often heard before they're seen. Sounds come from different directions. Count each different voice.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Sit in a safe spot with a grown-up nearby. Draw yourself in the center of a page. Close your eyes and listen. Mark where each sound comes from. That's your sound map!
Outro
You can often find more birds with your ears than your eyes. Close your eyes for two minutes, count each different voice, and notice where it comes from, high in a tree or low in the bushes. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!