“Birds of a Feather” is a precious, inspiring program for elementary school students. Not only is the program rich with content related information about ornithology; it is a terrific character education program as well! The message of respect and appreciation for differences is heard loud and clear throughout the program. “Sing your Own Song” is an uplifting song with a positive message to youth about being themselves and finding their own identity. I love the words, “Just sing your own song, your “from the heart” song”! |
Wisdom from the Birds
"Our heads are shock absorbers. Our skulls are really thick so all this rat-a-tatting doesn't make us lunatics." - The Woodpeckers |
The Birds' Tale
Birds of a Feather
It's all for the birds as we join a singing contest in the big tree in the meadow. The Blue Jays kick everything off with a swinging rendition of "Blue Jay Boogie." After their song and dance, a bunch of Hummingbirds fly in to sing a sprightly Mozartian tune. Next up are the Parrots singing a calypso version of "Birdseed in Paradise" complete with conga line. The down-home posse of Woodpeckers flies in to sing "Red-Neck Birds Just A-Peckin' for a Livin'", a country number that includes a lively line dance. The Mockingbirds miss the point of the contest when they do what Mockingbirds do...copy other birds...with a medley of all the other birds' songs. Of course, this ruffles the other birds' feathers. So a flock of Doves flies in to explain that every bird should sing his own song. The Doves lead all the birds in singing a lovely ballad, "Sing Your Own Song."
