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Backyard BirdscapingNew Mexico
OLIT 533 – Computer Simulations
Myra Herrmann
Fall 2006
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“We should adapt ourselves (and our homes) to wildlife, not the other way around.”
Somebody important, 1975
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Overview
Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies
54 million Americans feed and watch birds
Natural occurrence of wildlife habitats is decreasing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Birdscaping Your Backyard
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