Bird Watching with Mary Lou

Mary Lou Robertson initially feels lonely after moving to Fort Lauderdale but finds companionship in bird watching. Her interest in birds begins with a school project and evolves into a hobby. She explores parks and wildlife areas, discovering new bird species, and documents them online and in drawings. Mary Lou introduces bird characters, Aussie the Osprey and Olivia the Owl, and reflects on how bird watching has changed her perspective, making her more aware of the importance and excitement of the world around her.

Why did Mary Lou initially feel lonely when she moved to Fort Lauderdale?

• She didn't have any pets.

• She was not used to the new house.

• She didn't like the weather.

• She missed her old friends.

What activity did Mary Lou's teacher ask her to do that sparked her interest in birds?

• Draw a picture of a bird.

• Collect bird feathers.

• Write about a bird for a school project.

• Make a birdhouse.

Where does Mary Lou often go to watch birds?

• The zoo

• Parks and wildlife areas

• The beach

• Her backyard

How does Mary Lou find out more about new birds she discovers?

• She asks her teacher.

• She uses the internet.

• She reads books.

• She visits a bird sanctuary.

What does Mary Lou do with the pictures she draws of birds?

• She decorates her room with them.

• She uses them to make her own book.

• She gives them to friends.

• She sells them.

Where does Aussie the Osprey live?

• In the forest

• In the desert

• In rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways

• In the mountains

What sound does Olivia the Owl make?

• Six deep hoots

• A loud screech

• A soft chirp

• A high-pitched whistle

What other activities does Mary Lou enjoy besides bird watching?

• Drawing and painting

• Playing video games

• Reading books

• Playing with her brother and sister and swimming

How has bird watching changed Mary Lou's perspective?

• She no longer enjoys other activities.

• She feels that everything around her is important.

• She wants to become a bird scientist.

• She prefers to stay indoors.