The touch-screen technology allows people to learn at their own pace. By scanning a panoramic view of the Bosque and clicking on their favorite bird, visitors can learn to tell the difference between a northern pintail and a mallard duck. Visitors also can learn more about the sandhill crane history at the Bosque. When the refuge was built in 1941, only 17 cranes wintered there.
Quiz questions cover plant species, mammals and geography.
Festival of the Cranes from Nov. 13-17 features a number of special events, tours and keynote speakers. The kiosk is free and open for public use at the visitor center year-round. The project was funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, which runs the refuge. Click on photo to view large image. Birds panorama Users can scroll left or right in this panorama to view birds, clicking on the birds to learn more.