Date: 4/14/24 12:29 pm From: Eve Wilson <evew...> Subject: [birders] Kensington Questions
Had a lovely time at Kensington today! Herons in the rookery… some nest building but a lot of hanging out in the nest. So I thinking there may be some eggs already. Does anyone know?
Also, saw two snapping turtles going at it on the surface, tumbling or something. Hard to tell if it was mating or competition. One held the other under water for an extended period. I’m curious if anyone knows which it would be?
Eve A2
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Date: 4/2/24 7:16 pm From: Susan MIller <smiller179...> Subject: [birders] woodcock and woodcock egg sightings
Yesterday I accidentally flushed a woodcock in a shrubby area where I’ve regularly seen them display. I also happened across a single woodcock egg—not on a nest—in the same area, adjacent to the Knox Presbyterian hotspot in Lodi Township. It’s unfortunately an area that is slated for intensive development.
Susan Miller
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It does just seem wrong! I have them flying over my yard which is in between a few small lakes and ponds. Gorgeous birds.
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> On Apr 2, 2024, at 1:12 PM, Dody <dody...> wrote:
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> “Our” wood duck pair showed up this morning in the trees by our house. We live an easy walk from a wetland area, but right around the house is hilly and woody. It’s always such fun to see them “check in” but I’ve never been able to find where they nest. Still can’t get over the idea of seeing ducks up in trees!!
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> Dody
> Manchester area
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I recommend mounting nest boxes on metal poles in the water. We craft baffles from 6” black stove vent pipe. Entrance holes do not need to face the water.
Nest box plans that work best for us are from "Woodworking for Wildlife: Homes for Birds and Mammals" by Carroll Henderson. (I will find the Wood duck nest box plan.)
It does not seem possible for there to be too many nest boxes. For 20+ years a neighbor in our sub has maintained 30 nest boxes on his two-acre property. Most years all the boxes are occupied by Wood ducks, with one or two occupied by Mergansers. Wood ducks nest in the five boxes on our 3/4-acre property every year.
Crystal Keller
Green Oak Township
Livingston County
I am consulting with a private landowner in SW Michigan who wants to put
Wood Duck nest boxes up adjacent to a small 1-acre man-made pond that is
between an old growth woodland and a second-growth swamp-woods.
What is the best design for a Wood Duck nest box? There are a lot of
opinions, and plans, on the internet. Some have a "ladder" inside, and some
don't.
There are options to put the boxes on metal poles or 4x4 wooden posts.
Which is better? How high above the water? How far offshore? I assume that
the nest hole should face the water? Which type of predator baffle is best?
How closely can nest boxes be spaced? Is it possible to put up too many?
There are also some reasonably large trees on a couple of small peninsulas
into the pond, within 20 feet of the water's edge, and surrounded by rather
open ground. Are nest boxes on tree trunks preferable to putting them in
the water? If so, how high to place them? How to prevent predation?
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“Our” wood duck pair showed up this morning in the trees by our house. We live an easy walk from a wetland area, but right around the house is hilly and woody. It’s always such fun to see them “check in” but I’ve never been able to find where they nest. Still can’t get over the idea of seeing ducks up in trees!!
Dody
Manchester area
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On Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 12:24 PM John Trapp <birdsetcetera...> wrote:
> Allen:
>
> The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says: *Boxes should
> never be affixed directly to a tree trunk*. The reason for this should be
> obvious. As should the need for predator guards.
>
> John L. Trapp
> Buchanan, MI
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:58 AM Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
> wrote:
>
>> I am consulting with a private landowner in SW Michigan who wants to put
>> Wood Duck nest boxes up adjacent to a small 1-acre man-made pond that is
>> between an old growth woodland and a second-growth swamp-woods.
>>
>> What is the best design for a Wood Duck nest box? There are a lot of
>> opinions, and plans, on the internet. Some have a "ladder" inside, and some
>> don't.
>>
>> There are options to put the boxes on metal poles or 4x4 wooden posts.
>> Which is better? How high above the water? How far offshore? I assume that
>> the nest hole should face the water? Which type of predator baffle is best?
>>
>> How closely can nest boxes be spaced? Is it possible to put up too many?
>>
>> There are also some reasonably large trees on a couple of small
>> peninsulas into the pond, within 20 feet of the water's edge, and
>> surrounded by rather open ground. Are nest boxes on tree trunks preferable
>> to putting them in the water? If so, how high to place them? How to prevent
>> predation?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
>>
>> Allen T. Chartier
>> Inkster, Michigan
>> Email: <amazilia3...>
>> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ >> Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ >>
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Date: 3/31/24 9:24 am From: John Trapp <birdsetcetera...> Subject: Re: [birders] Best Wood Duck box design and placement?
Allen:
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says: *Boxes should
never be affixed directly to a tree trunk*. The reason for this should be
obvious. As should the need for predator guards.
John L. Trapp
Buchanan, MI
On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 8:58 AM Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:
> I am consulting with a private landowner in SW Michigan who wants to put
> Wood Duck nest boxes up adjacent to a small 1-acre man-made pond that is
> between an old growth woodland and a second-growth swamp-woods.
>
> What is the best design for a Wood Duck nest box? There are a lot of
> opinions, and plans, on the internet. Some have a "ladder" inside, and some
> don't.
>
> There are options to put the boxes on metal poles or 4x4 wooden posts.
> Which is better? How high above the water? How far offshore? I assume that
> the nest hole should face the water? Which type of predator baffle is best?
>
> How closely can nest boxes be spaced? Is it possible to put up too many?
>
> There are also some reasonably large trees on a couple of small peninsulas
> into the pond, within 20 feet of the water's edge, and surrounded by rather
> open ground. Are nest boxes on tree trunks preferable to putting them in
> the water? If so, how high to place them? How to prevent predation?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> Inkster, Michigan
> Email: <amazilia3...>
> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ >
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Date: 3/30/24 5:58 am From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Best Wood Duck box design and placement?
I am consulting with a private landowner in SW Michigan who wants to put Wood Duck nest boxes up adjacent to a small 1-acre man-made pond that is between an old growth woodland and a second-growth swamp-woods.
What is the best design for a Wood Duck nest box? There are a lot of opinions, and plans, on the internet. Some have a "ladder" inside, and some don't.
There are options to put the boxes on metal poles or 4x4 wooden posts. Which is better? How high above the water? How far offshore? I assume that the nest hole should face the water? Which type of predator baffle is best?
How closely can nest boxes be spaced? Is it possible to put up too many?
There are also some reasonably large trees on a couple of small peninsulas into the pond, within 20 feet of the water's edge, and surrounded by rather open ground. Are nest boxes on tree trunks preferable to putting them in the water? If so, how high to place them? How to prevent predation?
Date: 3/20/24 7:34 am From: 'Marta Manildi' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Brown creeper
Hackberry trees are wonderful for birds, moths, butterflies, and perforce caterpillars (and so, in turn, more birds!). It is a medium height tree and suitable for urban yards, even small ones. Thanks for having one!
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Date: 3/20/24 5:31 am From: Catherine Carroll <songsparrow...> Subject: [birders] Brown creeper
I saw the snow falling and looked out of the window. At the same time, between snowflakes, I saw my first tiny brown creeper working its way up my common hackberry tree. Soon it was joined by a chickadee. I see brown creepers so seldomly that every time I do see one I think it is my favorite bird.
