The kids & I declared today a holiday - Owl Day. (Actually, I declared it. We needed to add a little fun to our homeschooling.)
We set out to learn as much about owls as we possibly could. We checked out books from the library, consulted our own animal encyclopedias and researched the internet.
The day officially began with owl pancakes. Actually, they looked more like piglets, foxes and bunnies. None of them really looked like owls...but that was okay. They had chocolate chips.
After lunch, we (or they) dissected owl pellets. Owl pellets are interesting and smelly! Look at Superhero's face. That pretty much sums up Mama Duck's reaction. Queenie, who apparently has a stomach of steel, ate the rest of her ramen while watching the dissections going on around her.
Each pellet contained at least 1 or two rodent skulls along with a lot of fur and tiny bones.
After the pellets were done, we feasted on owl cupcakes.After lunch, we (or they) dissected owl pellets. Owl pellets are interesting and smelly! Look at Superhero's face. That pretty much sums up Mama Duck's reaction. Queenie, who apparently has a stomach of steel, ate the rest of her ramen while watching the dissections going on around her.Each pellet contained at least 1 or two rodent skulls along with a lot of fur and tiny bones.
Tonight, there will be a presentation of sorts. Each duckling has something to show & tell about owls. Should be fun & interesting!
where is the world did you get owl pellets!?
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