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Urban Environments & Landscaping for Wildlife
Mark HostetlerExtension Wildlife Specialist
Department of Wildlife Ecology & ConservationIFAS, University of Florida
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Overview
• Florida Cooperative Extension Service - Wildlife
• Florida bird monitoring program
• How to certify your yard
• Landscaping for birds
• Urban environments – people, wildlife, and impact
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Florida Cooperative Extension Service – WildlifeWho are we?
– Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, IFAS, University of Florida
What do we do?– In issues regarding wildlife
• Advise the public• Develop educational programs• Disseminate information• Conduct research
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Available Wildlife Information?
• Landscaping for wildlife
• Conservation and management of wildlife
• Human/wildlife conflict
• Detailed information on species
• Wildlife education programs
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• Web site: www.wec.ufl.edu/extension– Print on demand– Links and information– Educational programs
• Call your local extension office
• Call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or visit www.state.fl.us/fwc
Where to Go for Info?
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Urban Environments
• Over 77% of people in North America
live in urban areas
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Residential Developments
• Impact on Natural Resources:
• Energy, Water, and Natural Habitat
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• All animals need:–Food–Cover–Water–Space
Landscaping for Wildlife
Photo by Joe Schaefer
Habitat
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Birds?
R.-thr. HummingbirdY.-rumped Warbler
Northern Mockingbird Red-tailed HawkO.-crowned Warbler
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Life History Stages of a Bird
Egg Baby Bird Immature Adult
Reproductive Adult
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Seasons of a Bird
• Breeding
• Wintering (non-breeding season)
• Migrating (Fall and Spring Migration )
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Range Map – House Wren
Summer
Winter
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Year-round Species
Northern Mockingbird
Carolina ChickadeeScreech Owl
Tufted Titmouse
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Migratory Species
Red-eyed Vireo American Goldfinch
American Redstart
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Partial Migrants
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Your Yard
Different species may appear in your
yard at different times of the year
Can Serve As:A breeding siteA wintering siteA stop-over site(A dispersal site)
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Providing Habitat for Birds
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FOOD
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Provide Insects
Photos courtesy of www.flwildflowers.com
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Insect Eaters
Hairy Woodpecker
Yellow Warbler
Great-crested Flycatcher
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Insect Habitat = Bird Habitat
• Plant native species
• Reduce pesticide use - Spot treat
- Use alternative methods of insect control
• Reduce the amount of mowed lawn - Design islands of “wild” areas
• Save dead trees (snags)
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Suet/Peanut Butter Feeder
• During winter, stock a wire cage with peanut butter or suet
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Provide Seed
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Seed Eaters
White-crowned SparrowHouse Finch
Tufted TitmouseBlue Jay
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Seed Feeders
• Hanging feeders
• Platform feeders
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Provide Fruit
• Plant native fruit species– Many different plant species produce fruit
(hollies, cedar trees, beauty berries, wax myrtles)
www.flwildflowers.com
Beautyberry Holly spp.
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Provide Nectar
(¼ cup of sugar to 1 cup of hot water)
• Provide a hummingbird
feeder
Trumpet vine
• Plant species with
red, tubular flowers
www.flwildflowers.com
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Fruit and Nectar Eaters
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Brown ThrasherCedar Waxwing
Northern Mockingbird
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Provide Meat
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Meat Eaters
Barred Owl
Loggerhead Shrike
Great-horned Owl
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COVER
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Cavities
• Cavities are in
short supply in
neighborhoods
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Primary Cavity Nesters
Hairy WoodpeckerHairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
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Secondary Cavity Nesters
• Photos of owls, titmice, chickadees, etc.Tufted Titmouse
Great-crested Flycatcher
Carolina Chickadee
Eastern Bluebird
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Providing Cavities
• Leave a snag on your property
(woodpeckers)
• Provide a nesting box
(secondary cavity
nesters)
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Vegetation for Cover
• Plant or maintain a variety of plant species
• Increase vertical height diversity
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Organized Chaos
• Stop mowing!
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WATER
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Water
• Bird baths
• Running water
• Ponds
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Space
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Example: Trees and a Bird
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Scale-dependent Decisions of a Wren and a Hawk
TractHome Range
Habitat PatchesFood Patches
TractHome Range
Habitat PatchesFood Patches
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HAWK
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WREN
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Different Birds Make Decisions at Different
Scales
Larger birds = broader scales and larger patch sizes
Smaller birds = limited scales and smaller patch sizes
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How To Plan For Space?
• Be aware of habitats surrounding your property and plan accordingly
• Think about the size of the bird
• Talk with your neighbors (e.g., plan bigger patches)
• Experiment!
• Embrace uncertainty!
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Summary
• Bird Habitat – food, cover, water , & space
• Food - plant for insects, fruit, nectar & small animals; provide bird feeders
• Life Stages – breeding, wintering, & migration
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Summary
• Cover - vertical height diversity; “wild areas”; keep snags, provide nest boxes
• Water – ponds, bird baths, running water
• Space – scale and bird size, talk with neighbors, group vegetation
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TOP TEN TIPS!
By Joe Schaefer
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1. Limit the Amount of Lawn
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2. Increase Vertical Layering
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3. Provide Snags
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4. Provide Water
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5. Plant Native Vegetation
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6. Provide Bird/Bat Houses & Feeders
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7. Remove Invasive Exotic Plants
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8. Manage Pets
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9. Expand the Scale
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10. Reduce Pesticide Use
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Design Process
First year Third year
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Get to Know Your Property
• OBSERVATION– Shady areas
– Wet areas– High traffic areas
– Existing plants – Views
– Topography
Step 1
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Draw a Base Plan
• Sketch your site (to scale)
– Draw property lines– House, driveway– Fences, any other human-built structure
Step 2
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Sketch Existing Landscape Structure
• Water (where is it? where does it go?)
• Views (good views and unsightly views)
• Type of soil
• Plants (what kind, where are they?)
• Topography (low and high ground)
Step 3
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Checklist of Desired Uses
• Functional areas –
humans
Step 4
• Functional areas –
wildlife
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Create a Diagram
• Draw your
future landscape
Step 5
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Bird Monitoring Program
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Birds?
R.-thr. HummingbirdY.-rumped Warbler
Northern Mockingbird Red-tailed HawkO.-crowned Warbler
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• Create simple, standardized methods to survey birds
• Create a Web site linked to a data base where participants can enter and view collected bird data
Objectives
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Utility
• Can measure how bird diversity changes over time
• Participants can compare results and interact with other birders
• Participants interact with their environment
• Added component for any educational or experiential program
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Point Count
• Stationary survey of birds in a given area
• Used for small lots or landscapes where it is difficult to walk through
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Point Count
20 m
10 minutes
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Transect Count
• A route is walked and birds are counted on each side
• Used for large properties or surveys of neighborhoods
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Transect Count
20 m
20 m
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Enter and View Data
• Participants enter data through the Web site (need User ID and Survey Code)
• Anybody can view the results online
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THE WEB SITE!
Florida Bird Monitoring Program
http://bird.ifas.ufl.edu
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Florida Wildlife Habitat Program
Backyard Program:
• Contact local county extension office
• Participants describe current yard, wildlife seen and future landscaping plans
• Yard is evaluated and recommendations made
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Upon certification, participants receive a certificate and sign
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Summary
•Wildlife Info: www.wec.ufl.edu/extension
•Landscaping for birds:
- Food, Cover, Water, and Space
- Top Ten Tips
•Bird monitoring program
•Certify your yard
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Developed byDeveloped by: :
Dr. Mark Hostetler, Department of WildlifeDr. Mark Hostetler, Department of WildlifeEcology and Conservation, IFAS, Ecology and Conservation, IFAS,
University of Florida, 2001.University of Florida, 2001.
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Photo & Sound Credits:Photo & Sound Credits:
Mark Hostetler, Joe Schafer, and Dan SudiaMark Hostetler, Joe Schafer, and Dan Sudia
USGS Patuxent Bird Center (Bird Photos):USGS Patuxent Bird Center (Bird Photos):http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.html http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.html
FL Museum of Natural History: http://www.flmnh.ufl.eduFL Museum of Natural History: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu
Flower Photos:Flower Photos:Florida Wildflower Showcase : http://www.flwildflowers.com Florida Wildflower Showcase : http://www.flwildflowers.com