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.
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.
How do you know if a Barn Owl lives nearby? Owls can be elusive to us because their schedules are opposite of ours. However, when you know what to look for, it’s easy to identify if a Barn Owl is around.
Did you know that sea turtles are one of the world’s most ancient creatures? You would if you read the Fun Facts information that comes with our I Am Lil’ Sea Turtle Puzzle! .
We know Barn Owls are awesome birds and they’re different from other owls in some ways – they’re even in their own family! What are some popular characteristics of Barn Owls?.
One of the biggest threats to combat on a vineyard, orchard, or farm is rodents. These small mammals can wreak havoc on crops, interfere with landscapes, and destroy everything if they’re not kept in check.
We passed a year of dealing with the coronavirus shutdowns about a month ago. You’ve dealt with a lot – learning new technology to help remote work and school flow more easily, playdates over FaceTime or Zoom instead of at your favorite playground, feelings of isolation and loss – yourself and your kids included.
These animals hang out on rocky cliff faces, getting into precarious places that we humans would have difficulty reaching on our own. Thankfully these animals have hooves that are designed exactly for this kind of activity.
Talons can vary in shape and size, all depending on the species of bird. In fact, a bird’s talons can give us more insight into what it eats than their beaks can.
There are two hypotheses as to why owls have adapted to fly so silently compared to other birds. The first is that flying silently helps them capture prey by making sure the prey doesn’t know they’re coming.
Boreal owls are known scientifically as Aegolius funereus. They also are known as Tengmalm’s Owl, after the surname of a Swedish naturalist.
