Where Wildlife, Humans, & Ecology Meet
Ecology Blueprints explores the interconnected systems that link wildlife, humans, and their habitats—through science, observation, and hands-on learning.
Because no organism exists alone. When you understand food webs, habitat, and pressure, the species make sense. Ecology isn’t about memorizing animals—it’s about understanding relationships and outcomes.
Not many owls have protections under the Endangered Species Act. But between habitat loss and climate change, several owl species are struggling.
Barn owls are incredible raptors. From their stealthy skills to the benefits they provide to farmers, these unique owls stand out from the crowd.
One of the main characteristics we associate with birds is their ability to fly. Many birds are very skilled fliers, but not all of them can.
Learn more about screech owls with our Screech Owl poster! Learn about their range in the U. S.
What do you think are the three species of raptor that are considered the most successful in the world? If your guess was any of the following, you’re right! Barn Owl Peregrine Falcon Osprey .
Have you gotten your hands on one of our brand new Sherlock Bones packs yet? They come in packs of 1, 3, or 10, and all include our Sherlock Bones pellet guide! This book will guide you through how pellets are formed, why we study them, and which owls produce pellets.
Studying owls gives us really great insight into an ecosystem. They are prime subjects to look at because of how much information they can give us.
Barn Owls eat a variety of prey, which means that you don’t know what you’re going to find in a pellet when you dissect it! The favorite food of Barn Owls is voles, but they also eat a variety of other things.
When you have land that is overrun with pests, instead of getting your hands on pesticides, go the more natural route and bring some Barn Owls in to handle the problem! Barn Owls are cavity dwellers.
Check out our video on what makes a great owl city. Take a trip with us to Oregon to see where these owls are hanging out in nature.
These birds hang out in the Arctic tundra. April 21, 2021
Have you ever believed something about an animal, only to find out it wasn’t true? Sometimes, depending on how we see animals portrayed in cartoons or movies or books, we can think one thing about an animal when it turns out the reality is very different.
