Ecology Blueprints

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.

Science is so important for children.

These owls are very good at laying low and not being discovered.  They live in forests in North America and for the winter, they’ll migrate to the central and southern areas of the United States.

Snowy owls are beautiful birds of prey, and one of the largest of the owl family in the entire world. They breed in the far north and migrate south during winter months to extend their feeding range.