Projects: Wildlife Habitat Evaluation
Division 342
*Class D342001 Houses Make a house for wildlife. Examples: Bird house (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no insect house. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size, etc. are appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs.
Include the Following Information:
- The kinds of animal(s) for which the house is intended
- Where and how the house should be located for best use
- Any seasonal maintenance needed
- Any evidence of your personal observations or experiences
Tips: Check NebGuide on bird houses and shelves.
*Class D342002 Feeders/Waterers Make a bird bath or feeder. Examples: Seed, suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeders acceptable, no insect feeders. Indicate the kinds of animal(s) for which the feeder or waterer is intended, make the feeder or waterer functional so that it fits wildlife needs.
Include The Following Information:
- The kinds of animal(s) for which the water/feeder is intended
- Where the water/feeder should be located for best use
- Any seasonal maintenance needed
- Any evidence of your person observations or experiences
Tips: Check NebGuide on feeding birds https://extensionpubs.unl.edu/publication/g2003/2010/html/view .
*Class D342003 Wildlife Habitat Design Board or poster exhibit. Choose a backyard, acreage, or farm, and design a habitat plan to meet the food, water, shelter, and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if you have one.