Colne pupils earn Ruby Robin Award for helping songbirds

Pupils from Park Primary School <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Pupils from Park Primary School (Image: Supplied)
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Children have been praised for supporting Lancashire's songbirds.

Pupils from Park Primary School in Colne earned the Ruby Robin Award from UK charity SongBird Survival after taking part in winter wildlife activities designed to help protect local songbirds.

Pupils got involved in making bird feeders and bird boxes, taking part in the RSPB Birdwatch, and creating clay water pots and bird-themed crafts.

Faye Mitchell, outdoor learning lead at Park Primary School, said: "Children from EYFS all the way up to Year Six took part in different activities.

"These included: RSPB bird watch, making clay water pots, making oat and seed bird feeder, making new bird boxes, and creating drawings to help spot different birds.

"We also played games like bingo and snap with bird cards.

"In total, just over 300 children took part.

"We decided to take part this year after a huge interest was shown in birds during previous learning.

"The Ruby Robin Award was a fantastic way for our pupils to learn about nature and the birds they see every day.

"The children really enjoyed the activities and are much more aware of how they can help wildlife... especially birds."

The Ruby Robin Award encourages children to learn about birds and take simple actions to support them during the winter months.

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All who took part received a Ruby Robin certificate and badge.

Susan Morgan, chief executive of SongBird Survival, said: "Congratulations to everyone at Park Primary School for completing our Ruby Robin Award.

"By taking part, the children have connected with nature and are helping to protect our songbirds for the future."

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