Why do birds sing so much in May? 3 nature secrets your kids will ask you about

If you've been out in the park or countryside lately, you'll have noticed that nature's "volume" has increased. May is the noisiest and most colorful month of the year, and for a 4- to 6-year- old , it's the perfect time to play detective.

Here are 3 curious answers to the questions you're sure to be asked this month:

🎶 1. Why do birds sing so much at dawn?

The big concert of the morning. They're not taking attendance; it's that in May they're looking for a mate or protecting their nest .

• Fun fact: They sing louder in the morning because the air is stiller and cooler, which makes their voices travel much farther (up to 20 times farther!). It's their way of saying, "This tree is mine!"

🌸 2. Flowers that "attract" bees

Have you noticed that flowers smell much stronger in May? It's not just so we can say "how nice it smells".

• Fun fact: Flowers release their fragrance into the air like a radio signal to alert bees that they have sweet nectar. They also use bright colors because they know bees perceive the world differently and are attracted to vibrant hues.

🐌 3. The snail invasion

If it has rained a little, May is the official month of snails.

• Fun fact: Did you know that snails aren't deaf, but they don't have ears? They sense vibrations in the ground. And that slimy residue they leave behind isn't dirt; it's their own magical "asphalt" that allows them to climb glass or even the edge of a leaf without cutting themselves.

🕵️♂️ A tip for little explorers

To properly observe birds high in the trees or see the true colors of flowers under the May sun, it is essential to avoid reflections and glare that tire your eyes.

If your little one loves birds, now they can have their own adventure buddy on their glasses. Discover Mavis the canary and personalize their explorer gear!