EnglishPaso Pacifico rangers closed out a period of migratory bird activities by hosting a ‘Festival of Kites’ for kids in Sapoa and Ostional with the motto “sing, fly and soar like birds.” In this activity, the children used their imaginations and crafting skills to use the kite as a metaphor. The kites represented the beautiful migratory birds that fly long distances to reach Central America during the winter.
The children ran through the beaches and watched their kites soar and fly, imitating the birds that have come a long way to visit the beaches and forests of Nicaragua.
On a bright and sunny day, the community rangers used this opportunity to talk to the kids about the importance of taking care of the beaches, mangroves, and forests that are home to thousands of birds and other animals. With this hands-on activity, kids were able to imagine what it’s like to soar like a bird!
