While birders are very concerned about the current environmental catastrophe
in the gulf areas I'm hearing no pronounced outcry about another avian
challenge being supported by purported environmentalists and thier political
reactivists - wind generation. These "bird cuisinarts" are being assembled
by the thousands - thier long-range impacts will be significant and
destructive not only to the birds and bats but to the bird-watchers forced
to live near them. WLWarren, Convoy, OH
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 12:00 AM, OHIO-BIRDS automatic digest system <
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> There are 13 messages totalling 792 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. KY Birding and southern ohio request.
> 2. Blue-winged Warbler
> 3. Penitentiary Glen, Lake County 6/5
> 4. Prairie Warbler - Westerville, Franklin County
> 5. Delware State State Delware Wildlife area
> 6. Blendon woods
> 7. CVNP Monthly Towpath Trail Census
> 8. No Purple Gallinule
> 9. Kinsman
> 10. Oil Situation (2)
> 11. Hilliard Bell's Vireo - Yes, 6-05
> 12. Gulf Bird Recovery Plan (or at least a small piece of one):
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:17:48 -0400
> From: Steve <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: KY Birding and southern ohio request.
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:30:18 EDT
> From: Daniel Bancroft <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Blue-winged Warbler
>
> This morning me and another birder went birding in my woods.We got a good
> look at a Blue-winged Warbler.
>
> Species Seen:
> Common Grackle
> European Starling
> House Sparrow
> Killdeer
> Common Yellowthroat
> Northern Cardinal
> American Crow
> Song Sparrow
> Mourning Dove
> Rock Pigeon
> Indigo Bunting
> Eastern Wood-Pewee
> Blue-winged Warbler
> Yellow Warbler
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak
> American Goldfinch
> Eastern Towhee
> American Kestrel
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 11:32:21 -0400
> From: =?windows-1252?Q?Cole_DiFabio?= <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Penitentiary Glen, Lake County 6/5
>
> I attended a bird walk at Penitentiary Glen this morning. Good birds were=
> =20
> a single Acadian Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush (heard), a singing Dar=
> k-
> eyed Junco and about 3 singing Field Sparrows. Here is the complete list:=
> =20
>
> Location: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
> Observation date: 6/5/10
> Number of species: 34
>
> Canada Goose 2
> Mallard 4
> Mourning Dove 1
> Chimney Swift 5
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
> Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
> Downy Woodpecker 2
> Acadian Flycatcher 1
> Eastern Phoebe 1
> Eastern Kingbird 1
> Red-eyed Vireo 3
> Tree Swallow 1
> Black-capped Chickadee 6
> Tufted Titmouse 3
> White-breasted Nuthatch 2
> House Wren 1
> American Robin 15
> Gray Catbird 1
> European Starling 4
> Cedar Waxwing 5
> Yellow Warbler 1
> Louisiana Waterthrush 1
> Common Yellowthroat 1
> Chipping Sparrow 1
> Field Sparrow 3
> Song Sparrow 3
> Dark-eyed Junco 1
> Northern Cardinal 4
> Red-winged Blackbird 4
> Brown-headed Cowbird 1
> Baltimore Oriole 2
> House Finch 3
> American Goldfinch 5
> House Sparrow 4
>
> This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org)
>
> I also still saw my male Red-breasted Nuthatch at my feeders again this=20=
>
> morning.
>
> Good Birding,
> Cole F. DiFabio
> Madison Ohio
> Lake County
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:42:00 -0400
> From: Dave Slager <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Prairie Warbler - Westerville, Franklin County
>
> The territorial male Prairie Warbler found by Bruce Simpson's friend
> is still hanging out at the SB Westerville Rd to EB I-270 on-ramp.
>
> eBird map of the bird's exact location is here:
>
>
> http://ebird.org/ebird/GuideMe?src=changeDate&speciesCodes=prawar&getLocations=counties&counties=US-OH-049&parentState=US-OH&reportType=species&monthRadio=on&bMonth=06&eMonth=07&bYear=1900&eYear=2010&continue.x=59&continue.y=18&continue=Continue
>
> Digi-noc'd photo is here:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveslager/4671744581/sizes/l/
>
> This was apparently only the 2nd record for OBBA2 Region 58.
>
> Good birding,
> Dave Slager
> Columbus OH
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:55:06 -0400
> From: "Simpson, Bruce" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Delware State State Delware Wildlife area
>
> Delaware state Park is located 6 miles north of the city of Delware off
> of Rte 23.Delware Wildlife Area-east of Delaware Reservoir-off of Main
> Rd
> =20
> Beach Area=20
> Yellow Warbler-8 =20
> Warbling Vireos-2
> Red-eyed Vireo
> Killdeer-5
> Bald Eagle-Adult
> Osprey
> Great Blue Heron-3
> E Kingbird-2
> Baltimore Oriole-male
> Barn Swallow
> House Finch
> =20
> Beach Rd
> Warblers
> C Yellowthroat
> Blue-winged--3
> Wood Thrush-2
> Black-billed Cuckoo
> E Towhee-3
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-3
> =20
> Briar Patch Trail
> Yellow Warbler
> Vireos
> White-eved
> Red-eyed
> Acadian Flycatcher-4
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher-4
> E Wood Peewee
> Wood Thrush-4--one was carrying food
> E Towhee
> Ruby-throated Hummingbird
> =20
> Lakeview Trail
> Yellow Warbler
> E Wood Peewee-2
> Great Crested Flycatcher
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak-2
> Great Blue Heron
> Cedar waxwing-10+
> N Rough-winged Swallow-2
> Warbling Vireo
> Baltimore Oriole-2 males-one was carrying food
> =20
> Sailboat Rd(Maintainance Rd)
> American Redstart-after hatching year
> male-singing
> E Wood Peewee
> Acadian Flycatcher
> Orchard Oriole
> Wood Thrush
> Rose-breasted Grosbeak
> E Towhee
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
> =20
> Delware Wildlife Area
> Leonardberg Rd
> Warblers
> Prothonotary
> Yellow-5
> C
> Yelloethroat-3
> Indigo Bunting-2
> Willow Fltcatcher-2
> American Kestral-male
> Great Crested Flycatcher
> Vireos
> Warbling
> White-eyed
> Brown Thrasher-2
> =20
> Parking Lot- Dead End Road off of Leonardberg Rd
> =20
> Yellow-brested Chat
> =20
> White-eyed Vireo
> =20
> Red-tailed Hawk-adult
> =20
> Wood Duck-female, 3 young
> =20
> E Kingbird
> =20
> =20
> Bruce simpson-Naturalist at
> Blendon Woods Metro Park in Columbus
> =20
> =20
> =20
> =20
> =20
> =20
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 14:09:32 -0400
> From: "Simpson, Bruce" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Blendon woods
>
> Blendon Woods is located in the northeast corner of Columbus off of I
> 270 & Rte 161. Take the Little Turtle Way exit. This morning we had our
> monthly Photo Prowl. Below is a list of some of the birds seen &
> photographed
> =20
> Brookside Trail
> Warbler
> Kentucky
> Ovenbird
> Hooded
> Chimney Swift
> Summer Tanager-male & female
> Wood Thrush
> Scarlet Tanager
> =20
> Lake Trail
> Warbler
> Hooded-2
> C Yellowthroat
> Yellow
> Indigo Bunting-3
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
> =20
> =20
> Thoreau Lake
> Green Heron
> Mallard-2 males
> Great Blue Heron-2
> Cedar Waxwing
> =20
> Brucer Simpson-Naturalist at Blendon
> Woods Metro Park
> =20
> =20
> =20
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 12:26:34 -0700
> From: DUG <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: CVNP Monthly Towpath Trail Census
>
> JUNE 05, 2010 - Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Metro Parks, Serving
> Summit=
> County
> Monhtly Towpath Trail Census.
> HIKE: Towpath Trail from Red Lock south to Merriman Rd.
> TIME: 6:30am-1:45pm TEMP.: 65-82-74 COND.: Overcast until 7:15am, then
> clou=
> ds/sun mix until 9:00am, then turning cloudy; clouds/sun mix from 9:25am
> on=
> , breezy with west winds from 11:00am on,=A0then turning cloudy again with
> =
> sprinkles at 1:20pm changing to steady rain from 1:35pm-1:45pm.=20
> FT.MI.: 13.0 OBS.: Douglas W. Vogus.
> I. MAMMALS: 4 SPECIES.
> 1. Eastern Chipmunk - 65
> 2. Eastern Gray Squirrel - 1
> 3. Eastern Fox Squirrel - 4
> 4. Red Squirrel - 11
> II. BIRDS: 80 SPECIES.
> (NOTE: ?=3D bird was seen but not sexed; *=3D bird was heard calling but
> no=
> t sexed)
> 1. Canada Goose - 19 (9 goslings)
> 2. Wood Duck - 8 (1f,1?,6 ducklings)
> 3. Mallard - 20 (6m,4f,3?,1*,6 ducklings)
> 4. Great Blue Heron - 13
> 5. Turkey Vulture - 10
> 6. Cooper's Hawk - 1 (f)
> 7. Red-shouldered Hawk - 1 (carrying a bullfrog)
> 8. Red-tailed Hawk - 2
> 9. Peregrine Falcon - 1 (f)
> 10. Killdeer - 4
> 11. Spotted Sandpiper - 2
> 12. Rock Pigeon - 3
> 13. Mourning Dove - 14
> 14. Eastern Screech-Owl - 1 (gray phase)
> 15. Chimney Swift - 11
> 16. Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 3 (1m,1f,1*)
> 17. Belted Kingfisher - 4 (1m,1?,2*)
> 18. Red-headed Woodpecker - 2
> 19. Red-bellied Woodpecker - 10 (2m,2f,1?,5* - 1 nest in elm tree)
> 20. Downy Woodpecker - 18 (5f,11 juveniles,2*)
> 21. Hairy Woodpecker - 2 (1f,1*)
> 22. Northern Flicker - 6 (1m,5*)
> 23. Pileated Woodpecker - 3 (*)
> 24. Eastern Wood-Pewee - 11
> 25. Acadian Flycatcher - 4
> 26. Willow Flycatcher - 1
> 27. Eastern Phoebe - 1 (feeding 2 juv. cowbirds)
> 28. Great Crested Flycatcher - 10
> 29. Eastern Kingbird - 4
> 30. White-eyed Vireo - 2
> 31. Yellow-throated Vireo - 4
> 32. Blue-headed Vireo - 1
> 33. Warbling Vireo - 22
> 34. Red-eyed Vireo - 15
> 35. Blue Jay - 11
> 36. American Crow - 4
> 37. Tree Swallow - 4
> 38. Northern Rough-winged Swallow - 3
> 39. Barn Swallow - 6
> 40. Black-capped Chickadee - 30 (10 juveniles)
> 41. Tufted Titmouse - 20 (3 juveniles)
> 42. White-breasted Nuthatch - 14 (2m,1f,2 juveniles,1?,7*)
> 43. Brown Creeper - 1 (singing on territory)
> 44. Carolina Wren - 3
> 45. House Wren - 7
> 46. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 11 (2m,1f,2?,6* - 1 building nest)
> 47. Eastern Bluebird - 10 (3m,1f,6 juveniles)
> 48. Veery - 6
> 49. Wood Thrush - 1
> 50. American Robin - 58 (1 building nest,3 juveniles)
> 51. Gray Catbird - 35
> 52. European Starling - 29
> 53. Cedar Waxwing - 41 (5 nests - sycamore:3, green ash:1, sugar maple:1)
> 54. Blue-winged Warbler - 2 (m)
> 55. Northern Parula - 1 (m - Deep Lock area)
> 56. Yellow Warbler - 38 (35m,3f)
> 57. Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1 (m)
> 58. Yellow-throated Warbler - 3 (m)
> 59. Cerulean Warbler - 3 (m)
> 60. American Redstart - 13 (2 adult m,4 immature m,7*m)
> 61. Prothonotary Warbler - 1 (m)
> 62. Common Yellowthroat - 31 (30m,1f)
> 63. Hooded Warbler - 4 (m)
> 64. Scarlet Tanager - 7 (6m,1f)
> 65. Eastern Towhee - 4 (3m,1*)
> 66. Chipping Sparrow - 10
> 67. Field Sparrow - 3
> 68. Song Sparrow - 78 (1 pair feeding juv. cowbird)
> 69. Swamp Sparrow - 10
> 70. Northern Cardinal - 52 (33m,3f,6*,10 juveniles,1 nest)
> 71. Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 17 (13m,3f,1* - 1 female building nest)
> 72. Indigo Bunting - 18 (17m,1f)
> 73. Red-winged Blackbird - 51 (35m,13f,3 juveniles,1 nest)
> 74. Common Grackle - 29 (1 juvenile)
> 75. Brown-headed Cowbird - 16 (12m,2f,4 juveniles)
> 76. Orchard Oriole - 4 (2 adult m,2*m)
> 77. Baltimore Oriole - 21 (19m,2f)
> 78. House Finch - 9 (1m,1f,3?,4*)
> 79. American Goldfinch - 31 (7m,6f,6?,8*)
> 80. House Sparrow - 18
> III. REPTILES: 4 SPECIES.
> 1. Common Snapping Turtle - 1
> 2. Midland Painted Turtle - 15
> 3. Eastern Spiny Softshell - 11
> 4. Eastern Garter Snake - 1
> IV. AMPHIBIANS: 4 SPECIES.
> 1. American Toad - 1
> 2. Gray Treefrog - 1 (*)
> 3. Bullfrog - 6
> 4. Green Frog - 18
> V. FISHES: 2 SPECIES.
> 1. Common Carp - 4
> 2. Bluegill - 3
> VI. BUTTERFLIES: 8 SPECIES.
> 1. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - 4
> 2. Cabbage Butterfly - 64
> 3. Spring Azure - 9
> 4. Pearl Crescent - 8
> 5. Red-spotted Purple - 3
> 6. Little Wood Satyr - 11
> 7. Monarch - 1
> 8. European Skipper - 1
> =A0
> Douglas W. Vogus - Akron, Ohio.=A0=A0=0A=0A=0A
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>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:08:58 -0400
> From: Terri Martincic <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: No Purple Gallinule
>
> All, The Gallinule hasn't been seen since May 23rd per Linda Paull. The
> spaderdock is high and visibility is low with much available wetland in the
> area, so who knows, it could be lurking somewhere.
>
> Thanks,
> Terri
>
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>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:59:43 -0400
> From: Rebecca Dobson <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Kinsman
>
> Daniel Bancroft and I were delighted to see and hear a blue-winged warble=
> r this morning in=20
> his woods in NE Trumbull County. A first for me! Other highlights were =
> an Eastern Towhee,=20
> Indigo Bunting and Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
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>
> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:12:42 +0000
> From: Renee Tressler <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Oil Situation
>
> Hello,
>
> Am currently birding in a state that allows posts to their bird list only
> w/r/t birds in afore(non)mentioned State.
>
> Received Texas Oil Situation email via Ohio Birds and need to know A) is
> this accurate; and if so, B) how can all States be contacted.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Renee
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:15:15 -0400
> From: rob thorn <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Hilliard Bell's Vireo - Yes, 6-05
>
> The Columbus Audubon trip to the Darby Plains this morning made a stop at
> the Heritage bikepath site for the Bell's Vireo and found it singing in the
> hedgerow right at the Mile Marker 3 sign. We were there around 11:30 AM,
> and it was not singing continuously, but it was visible for brief instances
> if you were patient. We also stopped at several sites at Prairie Oaks
> MetroPark (POMP), finding the following notable birds:
>
> Kestrel - 1 bird was along the far west end of Hayden Run Road
> Wild Turkey - we didn't find them, but the ranger recently reported several
> at the north end of Darby Bend Lakes and nearby Beaver Lake
> Spotted Sandpiper - 1 bird flying around Darby Bend Lakes, a possible
> nesting spot
> Willow Flycatchers - several calling pairs along the Hilliard bikepath
> E.Kingbirds - a pair were in the grasslands along Amity Rd, while several
> were around the Darby bend Lakes region of POMP
> Warbling Vireos - several were singing along Darby Creek
> Brown Thrashers - 1 singing bird and 1 pair with a juvenile were along the
> Hilliard bikepath
>
> Warblers - lots of yellow Warblers along the Hilliard bikepath, along with
> Common Yellowthroats in the fields there and at POMP. Single Parula &
> Yellow-throated Warblers were heard in the riparian area of Darby Bend Lakes
>
> Sparrows - Savannahs were singing at several places along Roberts Rd and
> Amity Rd, while 2 Vesper Sparrows were singing in the fields along the
> Hilliard bikepath
>
> Meadowlarks - 12-15 were singing and displaying in the grasslands along
> Amity Rd near Sycamore Plains, a healthy # for this site.
>
> Orioles - Baltimore Orioles were abundant in the riparian areas along Darby
> Creek, while we had an Orchard Oriole pair bringing food to a nest along the
> River Rock trail at Darby Bend lakes. Another 2 Orchard Orioles were
> foraging along the Hilliard bikepath shrub-line.
>
> Dickcissels - none were found at the Amity Road fields near Sycamore Plains
> and near the north Canoe access in POMP, locations that have held them in
> the past.
>
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:27:50 -0400
> From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Oil Situation
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> The ABA's list of North American birding listserv lists is here:
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> Bruce
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> Date sent: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:12:42 +0000
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> From: Renee Tressler <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [Ohio-birds] Oil Situation
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> > Hello,
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> > Am currently birding in a state that allows posts to their bird list only
> > w/r/t birds in afore(non)mentioned State.
> >
> > Received Texas Oil Situation email via Ohio Birds and need to know A) is
> > this accurate; and if so, B) how can all States be contacted.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
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> > Renee
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> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 22:24:47 -0400
> From: Frank Renfrow <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Gulf Bird Recovery Plan (or at least a small piece of one):
>
> Gulf Bird Recovery Plan (or at least a small piece of one):
> =20
> Having watched with continuing dismay and horror the unfolding tragedy in=
> the Gulf of Mexico, I feel it is time that concerned persons in the ornit=
> hological and birding communities of North America should begin to anticip=
> ate what ultimately will be the results of this ongoing catastrophe. What=
> might help in at least some small way would be to begin work to formulate=
> a plan to restore the populations of avian species which are most likely=
> to become imperiled. As someone who has spoken out before on issues polit=
> ical in nature but of real import for the future of our birds I expect tha=
> t my future ability to post on some of the birding listservs may well be=
> hampered by expressing my opinions in those formats. I have been troubled=
> in the past that many state birding listservs have narrowed our free spee=
> ch rights in this regard, even though many of the list administrators are=
> employed by state and federally funded universities or even more directly=
> by various government entities. I have in the past spoken out strongly ag=
> ainst all offshore oil drilling, particularly of the deep water variety,=
> mountaintop removal and the destruction of our forests and wetlands. I ho=
> pe that with this horrendous ongoing calamity unfolding before our eyes,=
> the birding communities will finally wake up and realize that the environ=
> mental movement is in actuality their movement, as well as everyone else=
> that is interested in seeing our Earth continue as a living planet.=20
> =20
> On to the small piece of a plan:
> =20
> The rehabilitation of birds already sickened by the oil is a noble cause=
> but might not be of much help to the ultimate goal of saving the bird pop=
> ulations in the Gulf area. On the other hand, fish and wildlife agencies=
> do have invaluable resources that can be brought to bear for a Gulf Bird=
> Recovery Plan. Universities, research facilities, environmental organizat=
> ions, independent ornithologists and birding hobbyists all have an importa=
> nt role to play. Captive breeding plans have been used in the past for spe=
> cies and subspecies on the brink of extinction. These have met with some=
> limited success even though until this time they have only begun when the=
> species is on the verge of extinction. The more limited the gene pool is=
> that is left to draw from and the more compromised the health of the capt=
> ive breeding stock the less likelihood there is for recovery. That is why=
> it is imperative to start now while there are still thousands of healthy=
> birds to draw from among populations in the Gulf.=20
> =20
> Here is a basic outline for what I would suggest to be a good course of ac=
> tion:
> =20
> 1. A detailed analysis should be undertaken of which species=
> of birds having breeding populations along the Gulf are at the greatest=
> risk of imminent extirpation by the oil spill. A consortium of the above-=
> mentioned groups needs to bring their best minds to bear to do this quickl=
> y. Endemic Gulf of Mexico subspecies and local populations with the most=
> distinct distinguishing characteristics from other populations of their=
> species in unaffected areas need to be given highest priority. This list=
> would also be prioritized in the order of those species that have highest=
> exposure to water, shoreline or wetland habitats. Songbirds and other lan=
> d bird species need to be evaluated as well, as there may be unforeseen ri=
> sks to localized populations of these as well. Bird species that are more=
> sedentary in nature are especially at risk as the likelihood is lower of=
> other members of their species coming in from surrounding areas to fill=
> a void.=20
> =20
> 2. Fish and wildlife officials need to oversee an extensive ca=
> pture program of what is determined to be a viable number of healthy indiv=
> iduals to continue the gene pool in these at risk subspecies and local pop=
> ulations.=20
> =20
> 3. The captured birds will need to be =E2=80=9Cwarehoused=E2=
> =80=9D in captivity, in enclosed aviaries, zoos, and other available insti=
> tutions. Captive breeding programs would have to be maintained for these=
> birds. It is likely that a good percentage of the species will not be con=
> ducive to captive breeding but there should be a significant percentage th=
> at could be maintained for some time in this fashion. Such facilities will=
> likely have to hold these captive populations for a long period, probably=
> for years until their home territories are down to an acceptable level of=
> toxic exposure that is closer to what those species had already been deal=
> ing with prior to the oil spill.=20
> =20
> 4. Migratory birds not nesting in the Gulf but passing through=
> need to be studied closely for ongoing health issues that might affect th=
> eir population numbers as well. Oil has an insidious way of working its wa=
> y through the food chain and toxic pollution of the air could be a factor=
> during long flights over the Gulf by so many of our migratory bird specie=
> s.=20
> =20
> That is the nutshell of my proposal of a Gulf Bird Recovery Plan (or at le=
> ast small piece of one). It=E2=80=99s not much and it might not work, but=
> at least it=E2=80=99s something to think about trying. I hope that it mig=
> ht stir others to think about what we can do as we go forward. I am intere=
> sted to hear what other elements others might want to incorporate into the=
> plan.=20
> =20
> And let us not forget the big picture:
> =20
> There also needs to be a complete and immediate international ban on all=
> deep water drilling worldwide. Also, we must stop the use of toxic disper=
> sants. The =E2=80=9Cremedy=E2=80=9D may well be worse than the =E2=80=9Ccu=
> re=E2=80=9D in this case. It goes without saying that all oil spill clean-=
> up efforts that are of a non-toxic nature will need to be vigorously incre=
> ased and then maintained for many years to come. Oil from the Exxon-Valdez=
> continues to contaminate Prince William Sound and that was just the tip=
> of the iceberg compared to this one. It has become increasingly clear tha=
> t we cannot continue to just hope for the best, but we must prepare for th=
> e worst, as all signs indicate that the worst is yet to come.=20
> =20
> =20
> Frank Renfrow
> Fort Thomas, KY
>
>
>
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