FOR THE BIRDS
... and the people too!
Ava Richards, Northern Cardinal, digital image, 2019
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Great Crested Fly Catcher
Scientific name: Polioptila Caerulea
Garrett, Lizzie, Mason and Kristen
We have chosen the Great Crested Flycatcher. This type of bird is pretty small but it is very vibrant. It has a yellow body and a thin but long beak. The Great Crested Flycatcher is mainly found in mixed woodlands. The bird is very easy going and will eat almost anything from live insects to berries and other types of fruit. They love to fly and chase their prey. Also, Great Crested Flycatchers tend to nest and cavities. This means that our birdhouse will work perfectly for our bird. When it comes to nesting the female does most of the work, gathering different items like snake skins and eggshells. Overall this is a great bird and we are excited to help this type of bird grow and prosper.
Architecture style
Our architecture style is modern day. We based our design off of one of ODOS Architects houses that they designed. This house was very modern and sleek and that was one of the reasons why we're so drawn to creating a birdhouse to look like this house. Our reasoning behind creating this design was that the house replica of the house would be very suitable for the bird and appealing to the eye. We kept some of the modern features of the house like silts in our birdhouse and we kept the house tall and slim. Another thing we added this isn't shown in the image of our architecture is that we created a slanted roof just like the architecture on the inside of the house. We are very thrilled that our design was based on such a great design.
“Grangegorman.” ODOS ARCHITECTS,www.odosarchitects.com/grangegorman/2015/10/29/zio4ww86py0bnejb71szlptc9vrgiw.
The Design Process
The design process started when we created our first sketches for the birdhouse. When drafting these designs we based them off of the modern architecture and tried to include certain pieces of architecture. After the sketches were completed we decided to go with the design that included a sleek sloped roof, holes for ventilation, and a section of glass so that you could see into the house. When we began building and finalizing our dimensions we came to the conclusion that we wouldn't be able to add the glass wall because of the thickness difference between the wood and glass. Once our group created the final birdhouse model we then began the process of CAD. Slowly we finalized our birdhouse and made all of our last minute decisions. For example, where our ventilation holes would go and how far off the ground the birdhouse will be. After everything was completed our team discussed how we were going to put the birdhouse together once it was cut. We are very proud of how our project/ birdhouse has turned out.
The Birdhouse
In order to clean the birdhouse, you need to use 1 part bleach and 9 parts water. Scrub the wood and rinse it out thoroughly. Leave in an open area to dry completely. Make sure that their are no birds living in the house before you clean it to ensure safety of both you and the birds.
Arbor House
We will be donating the birdhouse to Arbor House. Arbor House is run by Graceworks Enhanced Living. The building and organization house and/or assist people that have physical disabilities. Arbor House, specifically, is home to those that are paralyzed. We hope to build long-lasting relationships with the residence of Arbor House by visiting often to help clean and take care of the bird house as well as help the residence of the house. We are all thrilled to have an opportunity to spend time with those in need of a little light in their lives.
