Bird Identification, Jim Hamm Nature Area - Longmont, CO - Outdoor Interactive Science Displays on Waymarking.com

This part of the Jim Hamm Nature Area is designed to create shawdows of common migrating birds and then identify the birds by their silhouette.

"Originally developed in 1976, the Jim Hamm Nature Area comprises 24 acres, including a 14-acre pond. This land was donated in 1974 by the Hamm family in memory of USAF Captain Jim Hamm who was shot down over Vietnam in 1968 and to honor all St. Vrain Valley Veterans who fought in that war. Jim spent his youth exploring and appreciating the wild environment that once was part of his grandfather's farm (Elmer Montgomery). The pond in the park is a designated bird sanctuary that welcomes a variety of waterfowl throughout the year. The panoramic vista of the Front Range as seen from the park is illustrated on a panel located on the view deck over the pond.

In 1998, a master plan was completed for the park which recommended additional land be added to the South edge of the original park site which was accomplished through an additional Hamm family donation in 2002. Development of the park was completed in phases with earlier phases complete in 2001 and 2006, and the most recent and final phase complete in 2014.

The park is used by the public for passive recreation and is a District Park site. St. Vrain Valley School District uses the park for environmental learning projects and the VFW and American Legion holds Memorial and Veterans Day events at the park. The pond water is supplied by Ute Creek and Spring Gulch. The water level fluctuates by season and year, influencing the kind and number of birds that use the pond. The foothills Audubon Society has conducted several bird counts there spotting as many as 80 different bird species." (from (visit link) )

Scientific Principle(s) being demonstrated: Bird identification Briefly explain if the experiment was effective for you. Could it have been better?: Great use of simple silhouettes, sunshine and interpretive plaque When is the apparatus/experiment available to the public: Dawn to Dusk

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