ZAS-113 Exhibit ProjectPresented by Leigh Clodfelter & Bethany Washburn

Design Idea

Pisgah Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that spans the west fork of the Little River in Randolph County, NC.

Design Idea

Mockup ofExhibit Design

Exhibit Location

Exhibit Location

Exhibit Location

Exhibit Site

Exhibit Diagram

Reasons for New Exhibit•Update from the iron bale cages•Increase visibility

Josephine’s Current Enclosure

Napoleon’s Current Enclosure

Reasons for New Exhibit•Increase space for the birds•Easier to clean

Buzzy’s Enclosure Broadway & Willie’s Enclosure

SignageUse existing

signage for natural history because it will go well in the covered bridge and save money.

New Signage• Include individual history

• Include safety issues(e.g., pesticides and garbage)

• How they contribute in a positive way to the ecosystem

• Fun Facts for kids(e.g., pellets, talons, eyes, head rotation)

• New Bird Signage(e.g., Osprey wingspan, Green Heron’s use of tools/bait, Wood Duck brood parasitism

New BirdsOne Green Heron• The Green Heron is a relatively small bird of North and Central America.

• Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Indian Trail, North Carolina

Three Wood Ducks• They are extremely hardy, easy to care for, and will get along well with others in a mixed collection.

• Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Indian Trail, North Carolina

Water PondFeature

•Aquascapes Pro

•Only Need 10’ W x 26’ L but will use extra supplies for repair/replacement parts

•Will dig out pool beneath bridge

•Birds will have access to both sides of the water pond

**A new water spigot will be added by the Osprey enclosure to use along with the one at Chicken Coop

New BirdsTwo Ospreys• Osprey were chosen because they were Gary Honbarrier’s favorite raptor species.

• The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), also known as the fish hawk

• The Osprey is the second most widely distributed raptor species, after the Peregrine Falcon. It has a worldwide distribution.

• The two Ospreys will be acquired from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida.

Concerns• They do not do as well in captivity as other raptors.

• Their terror demands space time and distance from humans.

• Osprey feet are designed for fish piercing and fish grasping, not walking nor gripping a perch for long periods.

• Ospreys get all their fluid from the fresh fish they eat.

• Fish-eaters starve more quickly than meat-eaters.

Bird Care References Dianna Flynt – Rehabilitation Supervisor

Audubon Center for Birds of PreyMaitland, Florida

Amber Rosintoski – Curator of BirdsCarolina Raptor CenterHuntersville, North Carolina

Diana O’Connor – DirectorWild Bunch Wildlife Rehabilitation RefugeAlexandria, Virginia

Carolina Waterfowl RescueIndian Trail, North Carolina

ExhibitReferencesHemingway’s Exhibit at Carolina Raptor Center• Dark viewing area and naturally lit exhibit• Tubs, perching, and pea gravel

PlantsPlantings of Wax Myrtle and Yaupon Holly will hide the raptor cages from the ends and side next to the road.

• Wax Myrtle - an evergreen shrub which provides cover for wildlife in the winter when foliage has thinned. They only grow to 15'-20' tall and reach that size quickly, making them perfect for privacy screens in a short time.

• Yaupon Holly - a common landscape plant in the Southeastern United States. The most common are slow-growing shrubs popular for their dense, evergreen foliage and their adaptability to pruning into hedges of various shapes.

Future Additions

We included extra room on the Osprey viewing deck to add small kiosk exhibits.

•American Kestrel – CopperWe would like to move him out of his small indoor enclosure. His current exhibit is inside the Nature Center and he rarely sees the sun

• Eastern Screech Owl – Screechy (or two new ESO’s)Screechy seems to be comfortable inside the Nature Center. It would be nice to have these birds on the Raptor Bridge.

Works CitedArent, Lori R. Raptors in Captivity: Guidelines for Care and Management. N.p.: Hancock House Pub Ltd, 2007. N. pag. Print.

Chubb, Kit. "About Ospreys: A Study of 50." . N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://www.kitchubb.ca/columns/041123.pdf>.

Henson, Tom. "Osprey." NC Wildlife. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, 27 Sept. 2011. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://www.ncwildlife.org/portals/0/Learning/documents/Profiles/osprey.pdf>.

"Living with Wildlife - Osprey." Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2010. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/living_with/docs/osprey.pdf>.

Mallard Lane Farms/Wood Ducks. Mallard Lane Farms, 2013. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://www.mallardlanefarms.com/woodducks.htm>.

The Nursery at Ty Ty. Ty Ty Nursery, 2013. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://www.tytyga.com/Wax-Myrtle-p/wax-myrtle-shrub.htm>.

Wikipedia/Green Heron. Wikipedia, 31 Mar. 2013. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Heron>.

Wikipedia/Yaupon Holly. Wkipedia, 21 Apr. 2013. Web. 23 Apr. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilex_vomitoria>.

Questions?Thank you

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