SMART Owl Box

Exterior

Interior

Location

Sheeted metal used to protects the box from decomposing

treated hardwood

Treated/ stained hardwood

forested areas near San Marin High School campus

Roof overhangs to preven water from getting in through the main entry

drainage holes

Sheeted metal used to protects the box from decomposing

perch

allow moisture and air to flow in & out of the box

Metal spikes on exterior to prevent unwanted animals

Hinges for cleaning the box

Brownish paint to attract owls

Technology/ software elements

audio identification setup

motion-sensor camera

Adaptor on bottom or back of the owl box to put on trees or metal post

contribute to community research/ large-scale scientific knowledge through data collection

Two different chambers split by hardwood through middle

hay

marketing / customer base

local homeowners / San Marin neighbors

people who value biodiversity

decreasing rodenticide use

Adaptor for our motion censored camera to see what the owls are doing(could be used as a selling point)

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anti-predator components

spikes

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9-12 ft. height

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increasing biodiversity at San Marin