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Nesting Grassland Bird Walk
June 15, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Come learn about grassland birds and take a walk through a beautiful bobolink habitat that is now being managed for nesting grassland birds!
Loss of grassland habitat is a major factor in the steep population decline of grassland birds throughout the northeast such as bobolinks, eastern meadowlarks, and savannah sparrows. Additionally, today’s standard field mowing practices often result in total nest failure of these birds.
Consequently, the State of the Birds Report, released by the US Secretary of the Interior, placed bobolinks on the 2014 watchlist of birds most in need of conservation help.
Laura Suomi-Lecker, Project Manager of the grassland bird Agricultural Allies program for Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District, and education and outreach coordinator for Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Freedom, will discuss the needs and issues facing grassland birds and best management practices to help them, whether you live on a suburban lot, have acres out in the country, or manage a farm.
This event will take place rain or shine.