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 Spotted Owl is one species of owl that has gained much attention over the years. This owl species is known for its unique behaviors, large size, and beautiful appearance.
These birds are mainly found in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia, where they inhabit vast tundra landscapes and often soar over the snow and ice in search of their next meal.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are also known as Archilochus colubris. They are only about 3 inches tall, weigh less than 0.
Hummingbirds are part of the family Trochilidae. There are over 320 species of them throughout the world! About 12 species live in North America, but the greatest variety is found in South America.
Andean Flickers are also known as Colaptes rupicola. They are found in South America, from Ecuador to Argentina.
Black-rumped Flameback Woodpeckers are also known as Lesser Golden-backed Woodpeckers. They are members of the Picidae family and can be found throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Gilded Flickers can be found in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern US. They are members of the Picidae family and are one of the larger members of that group.
Red-breasted Sapsuckers live in the western regions of the United States and Canada. They stand about 8 inches tall and have a wingspan up to 16 inches long.
They stand 8-10 inches tall and weigh about 3 ounces. They have a wingspan of 16 inches.
The Northern Flicker is a woodpecker species that is unique from other woodpecker species. This is because it will forage on the ground for food instead of just getting it from pecking into trees.
Black-backed woodpeckers are found in boreal and coniferous forests that experience forest fires. One of their largest sources of prey is the wood-boring beetle, which is attracted to conifers post-fire.
