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