Backyard Birdscaping New Mexico

1. Backyard Birdscaping New Mexico OLIT 533 – Computer Simulations Myra Herrmann Fall 2006

2. “We should adapt ourselves (and our homes) to wildlife, not the other way around.” Somebody important, 1975

3. Overview • Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies • 54 million Americans feed and watch birds • Natural occurrence of wildlife habitats is decreasing

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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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18. 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

19. 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

20. Flexibility/Adaptability

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24. Birdscaping Your Backyard