The information
below was compiled by high school students in the North Mason
School District as part of a class project.
The NatureMapping students of the Hood
Canal Institute in Washington state created life-sized silhouettes
at the Theler Wetlands. These North
Mason High School students were looking for a way to assist
all wetland visitors in identifying the birds and mammals of the
region. The are made of durable, recycled x-ray film. The students
have created 3 sets of life-sized silhouettes. Here is some information
the students compiled as part of this project:
Silhouettes
Bird and Mammal Silhouettes provide a quick, life-sized
reference for some common birds with identifiable physical characteristics.
One of the first clues to bird identification is size. These silhouettes
give a real-life reference. Recognizing a crown, a forked tail
or posture of a correctly sized bird helps to create confidence
by building the correct image.
Search Image
When placed or displayed in a location that mimics the behavior
of the bird, you are creating the correct search image. For example,
with similar sized birds, you are likely to find a Junco on the
ground, a Chickadee within the tree branches, and a Nuthatch in
a head-down position on the bark of a tree. For similar sized
mammals, you are likely to find a [woodchuck] on the ground, and
a gray squirrel up in a tree.
Field Guides
Field guides provide references to important diagnostic features,
range, behavior and song/call. These silhouettes are designed
as learning tools to be used in conjunction with field guides.
How to Order
Here's how you can order your own sets, for
use at home or in the classroom:
SET A:
Bufflehead, Grebe, Mallard, Pintail, Kingfisher, Jay (w/crest),
Robin, Waxwing, Crow.
Cost: $10.00
SET B:
Barn Swallow, Swallow spp., Junco, Chickadee, Woodpeckers (Downy/Hairy,
Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Screech Owl, Great-horned Owl.
Cost: $10.00
SET C:
Douglas Squirrel, Red Squirrel, Rabbit spp., Gray Squirrel, Pica,
Beaver, Mouse spp., Mole spp., Chipmunk spp., Weasel spp., Vole
spp.
Cost: $10.00
Postage:
Please add $4.00 for postage with your order.
Make checks payable to Hood
Canal Institute.
Mail order to:
Sihouettes c/o Hood Canal Institute
North Mason School District
200 E. Campus Drive
Belfair, WA 98528
Please include where to send the order to:
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip
Contact: Karen Lippy (360-275-0846)
or Dan Hannafious (360-275-2011)
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