What do you think?
- How much did you know about birds before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think birds matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on birds been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on birds have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about bighorn - and different perspectives - about bighorn going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do birds impact your world? If birds disappeared from your region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know what birds live in your neighbourhood? Are they doing well? Are any threatened?
- What local decisions impact birds? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about birds species in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about birds? How might different careers influence the future of birds?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to birds? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of birds through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to birds in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
- Is the call of the loon the greatest wild sound ever? Yes. Oops. I mean, what is your favourite bird call? What sound defines true wilderness to you?
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