Nancy Macias, grade 3, Edgelea • The birds’ feet are so hard that they don't absorb the electricity to get shocked. Ryley Mitton, grade 3, Edgelea • Because they only stand on one wire.

Binoculars – Help kids see birds up close and notice details like wing bars and beak shapes. Bird Guidebook or App – Useful for identifying species and learning their calls.

WRAL's Mikaya Thurmond shares a fun quiz to help you find which North Carolina bird most relates to you. She's also found a few engaging at-home projects for kids.

How well do you know your birds? Check out this fun and interactive lifestyle quiz and test your knowledge of 15 birds — some common, some rare, all unique!

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Santa Barbara Audubon Society (SBAS) presents a free educational event for children in our community: the 11th Annual ...