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Re: Update on bluebird chick interloper



Black 'n Blue bird lovers,

I read recently that much of our Southeast for milenia
was probably covered by Long-leaf Pine forest which
exists only with periodic fire. Was it natural or man-made? Native Americans
have been here for 20,000
or so years, right? Were there substantial edges?
If burned deliberately there must have been.
Anyway, except for intensive efforts such as the
Michigan Kirtland's Warbler project, I know of no effective Cowbird control
efforts. They will be around
one way or another. I suppose if it makes you feel good to "preserve" your
preferred backyard Bluebird,
you may break the law (see Liz Schmid's comments),
but don't imagine it makes much difference to the ecosystem.

For all the critters,
Steve Compton
Summerville,SC
scompton@sc.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Liz Schmid" <LSchmid@triad.rr.com>
To: "'Jenny Richards'" <JennyRichards@nc.rr.com>; <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 2:02 PM
Subject: RE: Update on bluebird chick interloper


> Jenny and Carolinabirds:
>
> Just my two cents worth:
> I, too, love Bluebirds.  I am currently involved in monitoring over 80
> boxes.  Last year we had over 200 Eastern Bluebird eggs resulting in 187
> fledges.  As much as I do not want to see any harm come to my beloved
> Bluebirds, the Brown-headed Cowbird also has the right to procreate.
Might
> I mention that these native birds (Brown-headed Cowbirds) are PROTECTED.
>  What the USFWS does to intervene in Michigan is necessary and done in a
> LEGAL manner.  For us to intervene on our own, without permit, is not.
>
> Liz Schmid
>  ,,,
> >' )     Liz Schmid
> ( ( \    Kernersville, NC
>  " |\    LSchmid@triad.rr.com
>
>