Creating Good Backyard Bird Habitat

There are many ways to increase the “bird appeal” of your yard, the local park, or your school yard. It can be as simple as providing water. Birds need sources of clean, fresh water, and a birdbath can provide a welcome source even in a barren setting. Birds also appreciate cover – some shrubbery or […]

Bird Locomotion

Although most birds can fly, not all flying animals are birds. For example, many insects also fly. Birds have a very strong heart and an efficient way of breathing – these are necessary for birds to fly. Birds also use a lot of energy while flying and need to eat a lot of food to […]

The MSP project is funded by an ESEA, Title II Part B Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant through the Montana Office of Public Instruction. MSP was developed by the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program and faculty from Montana Tech of The University of Montana and Montana State University, with support from other Montana University System Faculty.