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.
Bird eggs come in a variety of colors, sizes, and patterns. Have you ever wondered why? Scientists have been speculating about the reason for this for a long time and have come up with a few theories.
In the heat of summer, many of us love hanging out at the beach all day. But with swimming in the ocean comes the responsibility of being aware of sharks that may be nearby and come in close to the shore in the swimming areas we love.
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 .
The ESA wasn’t the first law passed to help wildlife, but it was the first one to really put something into action to save threatened and endangered species.
Dissection is part of many science class curriculums. And it’s met with many opposing viewpoints.
How big do you think the smallest bird in the world is? Just over two inches tall.
While it may seem odd that a wolf would leave their pack and go off on their own, it’s actually essential to the survival of the species overall.
Birds of prey include birds like hawks, owls, and eagles. These birds are threatened by human actions like wildlife trade, pollution, and urbanization that’s led to habitat loss.
Wolves have been thought of as “bad” for centuries and that idea has produced tensions between humans and wolves. Too often, wolves will be killed in revenge for taking down livestock when nonlethal methods have been proven to work better at keeping wolves away and livestock safe.
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.
You’ve probably seen birds in the sky flying together as a group. Some species of bird will fly in a “V” or other shaped formation.
This summer, why not take a trip to a conservation center? There are plenty in the Northwest that provide exciting experiences and activities that are also educational about our nation’s wildlife.
