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.
Red-Tailed Hawks are so named for their red tails. The rest of their bodies are usually brown on the back, with white feathers on the front.
Wolves live in packs and within those packs is a very specific hierarchy. The alpha male and female are the leaders of the pack, the beta wolves are underneath them, and then there are several wolves ranked below them that go all the way down to the omega wolves.
After spending months working from home, schooling from home, staring from one screen to the next can start driving you crazy. You go from your computer to your phone to the television and without a commute, it feels like there’s no real break from everything where you can put the phone away and just sit and do something completely different.
They stand between 6 and 7 inches tall, weigh only around 2-3 ounces, and have a wingspan of 15 inches. Their feathers are brown and white and they have yellow eyes.
Ever wonder what it takes to film wildlife in their natural habitat? Alan Lacy knows and he takes you on the journey with him in his youtube series, Filming the Wild.
What if there was an interesting, engaging way to teach kids about wolves and their history within the United States? We have one for you. Your next lesson plan is all set.
Short-Eared Owls stand between 13. 5 and 17 inches tall with a wingspan of 33.
Certain criteria needs to be met for animals to make an area their home. We’ve seen this with bears choosing their dens for the winter and owls choosing their nesting sites.
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Northern Hawk Owls can be found in northern areas like Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia. Throughout the world, there are three subspecies, but only one can be found in North America.
While we’re in the middle of winter, many animals are spending their time sleeping through it. Most of us think about animals hibernating during the winter, however, that’s not what all animals do.
Puzzles are a simple, fun activity that shouldn’t be overlooked at home. They help build and maintain mental skills for both adults and children.
