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National Bird Day on Jan 5 Get Crafty, Get Cooking, Get Active: Your Ultimate Fun Weekend Guide!

TINA KHATRI
National Bird Day on Jan 5
Get Crafty, Get Cooking, Get Active: Your Ultimate Fun Weekend Guide!
Hey there, future birdwatchers, chefs, and crafters! This weekend, it’s time to spread your wings and join in the National Bird Day fun! Whether you’re looking to cook up something tasty, get crafty with origami, or race through a bird-inspired obstacle course, we’ve got the perfect activities for you. Ready to turn your weekend into an avian adventure? Let’s get started with these awesome bird-themed activities that will have you flapping, hopping, and even flapping your wings (literally)!

Vegetarian Savory Bird's Nest
Ingredients:
• 2 medium-sized potatoes (or 1 ½ cups frozen hash browns)
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil or butter for greasing
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
o Grate the potatoes (or use frozen hash browns).
o Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
2. Form the Nests:
o Heat a little olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
o Add the grated potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally.
o Press the cooked potatoes into the bottom of a muffin tin to form “nests.”
3. Add the Eggs:
o Crack an egg into each nest (or scramble the eggs first).
o Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake:
o Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
o Bake for 10-12 minutes until the egg is cooked to your liking.
o Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top in the last 2 minutes of baking.
5. Serve:
o Remove from the oven, garnish if desired, and serve warm!

Flapping Bird Origami
Materials:
• 1 square piece of paper (6"x6" recommended)
Steps:
1. Start with a Square: Place paper color-side down.
2. Fold Diagonally: Fold in half diagonally, then unfold. Repeat in the opposite direction.
3. Fold Corners to Centre: Fold all four corners to the center, forming a smaller square.
4. Flip Over: Turn the paper over.
5. Fold Corners Again: Fold the new corners to the center, making an even smaller square.
6. Create the Bird Base: Gently pull the top layer up, folding the bottom corners inward to form a “kite.”
7. Form the Head & Tail: Fold the top of the kite down (head) and the bottom up (tail).
8. Fold the Wings: Fold both sides of the kite out to form the wings.
9. Open the Body: Pull apart the centre slightly to create a pocket.
10. Make It Flap: Pinch the bottom and gently pull the head and tail apart to make the wings flap!

Game Corner: Fly Like a Bird Relay
Materials Needed:
• Cones, ropes, or markers for the obstacle course
• Hula hoops or small objects for jumping
• Optional: Bird masks or props
Setup:
1. Create the Course: Set up a simple obstacle course with areas for different bird movements:
o Flap wings: Flap arms like a sparrow.
o Hop like a penguin: Hop with feet together.
o Waddle like a duck: Waddle with knees bent.
o Balance like an eagle: Stand on one foot.
2. Divide into Teams: Each player must complete the course while moving like the assigned bird.
Rules:
3. The first player completes the course, tags the next player, and they go.
4. Repeat until all team members finish.
5. The first team to finish wins!
Bird Movements:
• Sparrow: Flap arms.
• Penguin: Hop with feet together.
• Duck: Waddle.
• Eagle: Balance on one foot.

Riddle Me This!
Riddle 1:
I have feathers and I can fly,
But I'm not a bird, I tell no lie.
I travel the world, and you can see me,
I bring you messages, but I’m not a bee.
What am I?
Riddle 2:
I’m known for my beautiful song,
I sing all day, all night long.
I have a red breast and a cheerful face,
But I’m not in the human race.
What am I?
Riddle 3:
I can’t fly, I can’t swim,
But I waddle on the ground with a funny grin.
I live in the cold, and I like the ice,
In black and white, I look quite nice.
What am I?
Riddle 4:
I can’t fly, but I’m known for my run,
I am often fast and love the sun.
With long legs, I race with speed,
But I’m not a horse, though I do have a need.
What am I?
Riddle 5:
I can imitate your voice,
You might think I'm your friend.
But I’m just a bird, and my feathers never end.
What am I?
Answers:
1. A Postman (or a Carrier Pigeon)
2. A Robin
3. A Penguin
4. An Ostrich
5. A Parrot

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