The newly fallen snow created a pristine backdrop for bird watching at the Audubon in Fairfield. Third graders set out through the walking trails with field guides and binoculars ready. Soon we identified blue jays, an American goldfinch, eastern bluebird and a red bellied woodpecker by their field marks. Along our hike, we also spotted tracks in the snow and had fun working to identify the animals who may have made them. Our hike concluded with an impromptu snowball toss to see who could hit a chosen tree! Back inside our visit concluded with a live animal demonstration by the knowledgeable educators at the Audubon.