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Discover the art and benefits of birdscaping your backyard in New Mexico with engaging computer simulations. This initiative highlights the significance of adapting our homes to support local wildlife, rather than the other way around. With birdwatching becoming a popular hobby for over 54 million Americans, you can establish your business as a local expert in creating inviting habitats for birds. Learn to recognize local species, track bird populations, and understand key natural variables to successfully develop a thriving backyard ecosystem.
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Backyard Birdscaping New 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
Area Key Variables Track type and number of birds Season Backyard Habitat Artificial Feeders Feed Bird Population Bird Inhabitants Water Features Nesting Vegetation Shelter Vegetation USERS Natural Food Sources Predators Natural
Area Key Variables Track type and number of birds Season Backyard Habitat Artificial Feeders Feed Bird Population Bird Inhabitants Water Features Nesting Vegetation Shelter Vegetation USERS Natural Food Sources Predators Natural
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
Implementation In store… • Help customers visualize their potential backyard habitat • Create shopping list! Website • Increase traffic to your website • Provide ability to identify birds • Organizer to track bird sightings
Implementation In store… • Help customers visualize their potential backyard habitat • Create shopping list! Website • Increase traffic to your website • Provide ability to identify birds • Organizer to track bird sightings
