Backyard BirdscapingNew Mexico

OLIT 533 – Computer Simulations

Myra Herrmann

Fall 2006

“We should adapt ourselves (and our homes) to wildlife, not the other way around.”

Somebody important, 1975

Overview

Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies

54 million Americans feed and watch birds

Natural occurrence of wildlife habitats is decreasing

Benefits

Establish your business as the expert in birdscaping (source for supplies as well as a resource for

information)

Strengthen your market position Increase repeat business Increase referral business

AreaAreaAreaArea

SeasonSeasonSeasonSeason

Bird PopulationBird PopulationBird PopulationBird Population

Track type and number of birdsBackyard HabitatBackyard Habitat

FeedersFeedersFeedersFeeders FeedFeedFeedFeed

ArtificialArtificial

NaturalNatural

UUSSEERRSS

Shelter VegetationShelter VegetationShelter VegetationShelter Vegetation

KeyVariables

Water FeaturesWater FeaturesWater FeaturesWater Features

Nesting VegetationNesting VegetationNesting VegetationNesting Vegetation

Natural Food SourcesNatural Food SourcesNatural Food SourcesNatural Food Sources PredatorsPredatorsPredatorsPredators

Bird InhabitantsBird InhabitantsBird InhabitantsBird Inhabitants

AreaAreaAreaArea

SeasonSeasonSeasonSeason

Bird PopulationBird PopulationBird PopulationBird Population

Track type and number of birdsBackyard HabitatBackyard Habitat

FeedersFeedersFeedersFeeders FeedFeedFeedFeed

ArtificialArtificial

NaturalNatural

UUSSEERRSS

Shelter VegetationShelter VegetationShelter VegetationShelter Vegetation

KeyVariables

Water FeaturesWater FeaturesWater FeaturesWater Features

Nesting VegetationNesting VegetationNesting VegetationNesting Vegetation

Natural Food SourcesNatural Food SourcesNatural Food SourcesNatural Food Sources PredatorsPredatorsPredatorsPredators

Bird InhabitantsBird InhabitantsBird InhabitantsBird Inhabitants

Underlying Model

Developed in collaboration with:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Stan Tekiela, naturalist and author of “Birds of New Mexico Field Guide”

National Wildlife Refuge System

Beta-site tested:

Local science classes (1st, 3rd and 5th grades) Available for use in local science programs

Underlying Model

Developed in collaboration with:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Stan Tekiela, naturalist and author of “Birds of New Mexico Field Guide”

National Wildlife Refuge System

Beta-site tested:

Local science classes (1st, 3rd and 5th grades) Available for use in local science programs

Objectives of Simulation

Increase awareness of desirability of backyard habitats Teach specific fundamentals for successfully developing a backyard habitat Recognize species of birds that reside in your area Understand interrelationships among key variables in creating a wildlife habitat

Objectives of Simulation

Increase awareness of desirability of backyard habitats Teach specific fundamentals for successfully developing a backyard habitat Recognize species of birds that reside in your area Understand interrelationships among key variables in creating a wildlife habitat

Objectives of Simulation

Increase awareness of desirability of backyard habitats Teach specific fundamentals for successfully developing a backyard habitat Recognize species of birds that reside in your area Understand interrelationships among key variables in creating a wildlife habitat

Objectives of Simulation

Increase awareness of desirability of backyard habitats Teach specific fundamentals for successfully developing a backyard habitat Recognize species of birds that reside in your area Understand interrelationships among key variables in creating a wildlife habitat

How Can It Be Used?

Learning Methods Examples

Information Presentation

Encyclopedia/bird identification

Film clips of successful local backyard habitats

Motivator Young learners playing games

Advanced Organizer Track bird sightings

Upload to National Registry

Drill and Practice Trial and error setting up habitats

How Can It Be Used?

Learning Methods Examples

Information Presentation

Encyclopedia/bird identification Film clips of successful local backyard habitats

Motivator Young learners playing games

Advanced Organizer Track bird sightings

Upload to National Registry

Drill and Practice Trial and error setting up habitats

How Can It Be Used?

Learning Methods Examples

Information Presentation

Encyclopedia/bird identification Film clips of successful local backyard habitats

Motivator Young learners playing games

Advanced Organizer Track bird sightings

Upload to National Registry

Drill and Practice Trial and error setting up habitats

How Can It Be Used?

Learning Methods Examples

Information Presentation

Encyclopedia/bird identification Film clips of successful local backyard habitats

Motivator Young learners playing games

Advanced Organizer Track bird sightings Upload to National Registry

Drill and Practice Trial and error setting up habitats

How Can It Be Used?

Learning Methods Examples

Information Presentation

Encyclopedia/bird identification Film clips of successful local backyard habitats

Motivator Young learners playing games

Advanced Organizer Track bird sightings Upload to National Registry

Drill and Practice Trial and error setting up habitats

Implementation

Help customers visualize their potential backyard habitat Create shopping list!

In store…

Increase traffic to your website Provide ability to identify birds

Website

Organizer to track bird sightings

Implementation

Help customers visualize their potential backyard habitat Create shopping list!

In store…

Increase traffic to your website Provide ability to identify birds

Website

Organizer to track bird sightings

Flexibility/Adaptability

Customizability Examples

Object-Oriented May be packaged exclusively

May be distributed by function

Rules encapsulated in database

Customize by client

Customize it be region/local

Update with bird sightings (i.e.

new migratory species)

Customizable objects Upload/expand film clips (for local recognition/ownership)

Links to relevant websites

Flexibility/Adaptability

Customizability Examples

Object-Oriented May be packaged exclusively May be distributed by function

Rules encapsulated in database

Customize by client

Customize it be region/local

Update with bird sightings (i.e.

new migratory species)

Customizable objects Upload/expand film clips (for local recognition/ownership)

Links to relevant websites

Flexibility/Adaptability

Customizability Examples

Object-Oriented May be packaged exclusively May be distributed by function

Rules encapsulated in database

Customize by client Customize it be region/local Update with bird sightings (i.e.

new migratory species)

Customizable objects Upload/expand film clips (for local recognition/ownership)

Links to relevant websites

Flexibility/Adaptability

Customizability Examples

Object-Oriented May be packaged exclusively May be distributed by function

Rules encapsulated in database

Customize by client Customize it be region/local Update with bird sightings (i.e.

new migratory species)

Customizable objects

Upload/expand film clips (for local recognition/ownership) Links to relevant websites

Birdscaping Your Backyard