Owl pellet

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Students in this lesson will investigate owl pellets to determine an owl’s prey using a bone chart. Students will gain a basic understanding of owls as predators.

Young and old people alike should consider dissecting barn owl pellets for a unique educational experience. Dissecting owl pellets is a great way to learn about biology, anatomy, and the food chain in an interactive way. By carefully examining the remains of what owls have eaten, one can gain insight into their behavio

The awesome thing about learning how to dissect owl pellets as a homeschool project is that everyone can participate. Rachel and I were just as intrigued as Gracelynn was when it came to picking the owl pellets apart. She was excited to show her sisters when they got home, and saved them each a pellet so […]

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I have fond memories of many lessons in elementary school, but one of the shining highlights was the day us kiddos were each given an owl pellet to dissect. The ugly little grey-brown lumps, the size and shape of stuffed grape leaves, looked a whole lot like any number of small critter scat one might discover on the forest floor, and while they were indeed evidence of wild digestive systems at work, poop they were not. Along with our pellet, we were given tweezers and microscopes, and it…

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Uncover and identify bones from owl pellets!🦉🦉 - Pellets are the undigested parts of a bird’s food, such as hair or bones, which are regurgitated (coughed up through the beak). - Many kinds of birds produce pellets including birds of prey, crows and even sparrows. The appearance depends on what they eat. - Barn Owl pellets contain the undigested fur and bones of as many as 6 small mammals! —————————————————— Visit Tyrannostorus.com to get your very own! —————————————————— Follow for more…

Are you planning to dissect owl pellets with your students? You won't want to miss adding these 10 easy, fun activites to add your owl pellet dissection lab! These unique activities go beyond the traditional bone sorting and dissection. Read all about them in this blog post and find out how you can download free resources to add to your owl pellet dissection.

Very messed up tawny owl remains! I am so impressed to have the beak of this owl as I was excited enough by finding the feathers! Right next to the remains was a fresh owl pellet too