Welcome to Ecology Blueprints, where wildlife and human ecology meet. This blog celebrates the wonder of nature, exploring the wildlife that thrives in our oceans, skies, cities, and wild spaces. Whether you’re here to learn, build, or be inspired, you’re in the right place. At OBDK, we believe every space should be a classroom, so you’ll find our Conservation in a Box blueprints on this page—real tools for real-world stewardship.
Discover the fascinating world of bats! Learn fun bat facts, explore their amazing diversity, and find classroom-friendly ways to introduce these misunderstood mammals to your students.
The Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) may be no taller than a pint glass, yet its role in North American ecosystems is anything but small. This adaptable nocturnal hunter thrives in forests, orchards, city parks, and even suburban backyards — wherever trees offer shelter and safe nesting sites.
Bats are remarkable mammals — despite their small size, many live for decades, with records over 40 years. This longevity is linked to enhanced DNA repair, efficient metabolism, and strong immune systems, offering valuable insights for human health and aging research.
At OBDK, we offer a collection of posters designed to teach students about wildlife in a clear, visual, and engaging way. Each piece combines high-quality illustrations with key information, making it an ideal tool to support teachers, spark curiosity, and enrich the learning experience.
Barn owl pellets are not waste — they're carefully packed bundles of fur, bones, and insect exoskeletons, the parts of their prey that cannot be digested.
Barn owls as natural pest control and prairie protectorsSilent wings, sharp eyes, and a knack for solving mysteries — barn owls like me, Lady Eleanor Bones, are nature’s pest control team.
The Long-Eared Owl is a fascinating bird of prey with many unique characteristics. From its distinctive appearance to its unusual behaviors, this owl is genuinely one of a kind.
The Eastern Screech Owl is a fascinating bird of prey found throughout the eastern United States. Its distinctive call, unique behavior, and hunting prowess make it an exciting subject of study for bird enthusiasts and scientists alike.
From its hovering and distinctive flight pattern to its ability to hunt in groups and incredibly sharp hearing, the Short-Eared Owl is an extraordinary bird with unique features and behaviors that make it a wonder to behold.
The Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, also known as Glaucidium brasilianum, is a small owl species native to the Americas, found explicitly in Central and South America.
The Northern Pygmy Owl may be tiny, but it is a fascinating bird with many unique characteristics. From their hunting style to their distinct call and nesting behavior, this species is truly one of a kind.
If you're ever up late at night and hear a high-pitched trill, you might be in the presence of a Western Screech Owl. These small predators are found throughout western North America, and while they may be small, they are definitely mighty!.
