It is my joy and privilege to write a review of this wonderful new product. I received a copy of the new DVD titled Your Backyard a few weeks ago and I think it is a perfect start to birding for families.
This DVD, presented with a Christian point of view, introduces 18 common feeder birds of the Eastern and Central U.S. Even though I live in California, I found this DVD extremely helpful and full of information that I can use in my area.
Features I love about this DVD:
- Wonderful, clear video of each featured bird, organized by colors of birds
- Just enough audio and repetition to be able to learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls
- Tips for attracting birds to your yard and instructions to make your own feeders
- Ability to use this video with even young children but still be interesting for older children
Other information you may find helpful:
- 58 minutes long
- Bonus features like a range maps, quiz, additional images
Would you like to see a sample? Here is the trailer for the video!
I am going to be giving a copy of this DVD away to one family as part of tomorrow’s Autumn 2010 Outdoor Hour Challenge. Please make sure to read the bird challenge and see how you can participate to have a chance to receive your own copy of this video.
At $19.95, this DVD is affordable for all families and your children will want to watch it over and over. What a great way to introduce a love of birds in your family!
We would love a copy! We have been wanting to start birding, but don’t know where to start, this will help!
This looks like a great video! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I’m not sure I can wait! We’re starting Apologia’s Flying Creatures in October and this DVD looks perfect to start us out! Thank you for alerting us to this resource.
We just watched this video again yesterday and absolutely love it! Not only is the main video a joy, the bonus features show you step by step how to make your own homemade suet – plus I think we will ask Daddy to get the drill out and help us make suet feeders for Christmas gifts!
Thank you for this wonderful review.
Thanks Tricia for the original link to the video and the introduction to your dear friend’s DVD.
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Thank you for sharing. We just started a bird study with Noeo Science Biology 1, and this would add some fun to our studies. We will try to win – but, I think we’ll buy one if we aren’t the lucky ones this time. 🙂
I’m closing my eyes and not reading your review because I’m doing a review of this DVD, too. I’ve really enjoyed it!
Kris…too funny. Love this DVD and I will look forward to reading your review.
This looks like a lot of fun! I absolutely love your blog, too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Barb, I have some questions for you at my blog. http://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/tag-youre-it.html
We would love to win this. We’ll be sure to check back tomorrow for details. My daughters love to watch birds and some of the ones in the clip are regulars here at our bird feeder.
We begin a bird study in several weeks with MFW Adventures. This would be a great addition! I subscribe to your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Monica
This would be a wonderful addition to our outdoor studies. And refreshing to watch during the winter I am thinking!
We are in need of a fresh anointing in our homeschooling I am so tired of trying to fit in everyone else’s mode except the one we are supposed to walk in. We dont do this but I am willing to try anything at this point to bring life back into our schooling. If we are drawn it would be a God thing. thanks Anne P
@AnnePettit- Thank you for your honesty. I struggled at times, too, with homeschooling because I was trying to make it “school at home.” I’m still learning (we are new at this). Since the Creation reveals the Creator, I’m thinking that nature study IS the way to do this! Be blessed, sister!