Wildlife Guides and Resources - Scottish Seabird Centre

Fun engaging learning resources to help children and adults connect with nature.

We have created a suite of science activities and wildlife watching that can all be done close to home whether you live by the coast or not. Dive in and explore. If you would like more information on any of the resources below please email Charlotte at marineengagement@seabird.org.

Seabird Lifecycle

All animals are born, grow bigger and get older. Most go on to have babies of their own. Eventually every animal reaches the end of its life but the lifecycle goes on for its offspring and for the species as a whole. Birds have their own particular lifecycle stages, involving eggs, nests and becoming ready to fly. For seabirds, this all takes place in the marine environment. Dive into this pack to discover more about the lifecycle of Scotland’s amazing seabirds.

Dive In HERE

Dive-in Packs - Climate, Sustainability and Citizen Science

Our seasonal Dive-in packs are filled with fun and engaging marine-themed resources tailored for Primary years (P1-P7). The Marine Conservation and Science Careers pack and the Fish, Shellfish & Fisheries pack is for late primary and seconary pupils.

Dive-In Packs - Seasonal Wildlife and Plants

Our seasonal Dive-in packs are filled with fun and engaging marine-themed resources tailored for Primary years (P1-P7).

As part of Dundee Science Festival 2020 we created a suite of new STEM learning resources focussed on the Climate Crisis and how this is impacting the marine environment. Easy to try out at home or at school and available HERE.

Things to spot

Use our spotter sheets to identify the wildlife, plants, seaweeds and shells you can see along the coast.

Bringing the Marine Environment into your home

We've also created a collection of resources designed to bring the joy and wonder of our marine wildlife to those not able to experience it for themselves.

This pack has been shared with care homes around the country and a version is available for free to anyone in need of a little escape HERE.

Things to do - help to conserve our marine wildlife

Do you want to take action to help save our amazing marine environment? There are lots of ways you can help conserve and protect our seas, as an individual or as a family. Find out more in our Take Action for our Seas guide here.

Things to watch

Our fun new whiteboard animation series, highlights key facts about some of our most iconic seabirds, all in under 5 minutes. Kicking off with the UK's largest seabird, the Northern gannet and the clowns of the sea the puffins.

To go alongside this birdwatching video, our beginners guide to birdwatching also provides lots of tips on getting started and is perfect for all ages.

Things to read

We've collated some of our favourite marine themed books into our Seabird Centre reading list. A mix of fact and fiction with options for all ages.

Dive in and learn more HERE.

We love hearing new book recommendations, so please share your favourites with us via Twitter or Facebook.

Things to keep you busy

Keep busy with these marine themed puzzles and word challenges.

Puffin Puzzle.

If you woud like further information on our resources please contact Charlotte, our marine engagement officer, at marineengagement@seabird.org