Steve, As you know there has been approximately 100,000 acres enrolled in the CREP in the Upper Green River area in the last few years. Much of that land went into native grass / forb plantings. It is highly likely the numbers of Dickcissels, Blue Grosbeaks, Bobwhites, Grasshopper Sparrows, Chats, Indigo buntings, Common Yellowthroats, etc. etc. we're noting these days are tied to that level of habitat improvements in the area. Jeffery Sole Hart County -----Original Message----- From: birdky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:birdky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of sk Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 10:03 PM To: lindacraiger@xxxxxxxxxxx; birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [birdky] Re: Dickcissels & Kestrels I've been meaning for a while to add my 2 cents worth on dickcissels. I have always considered Hart County to be getting close to the eastern edge of their range, with 3 or 4 sightings here in a good year. This year there are hundreds. The population has exploded. Right now I'm curious to see if this is a permanent change or just a very odd year. Blue grosbeak numbers have risen dramatically the past few years, as well. There have been quite a few fields planted in native forbs and grasses recently. Is there a connection? Steve Kistler Hart Co -----Original Message----- From: birdky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:birdky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of linda craiger Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 10:17 AM To: birdky Subject: [birdky] Dickcissels & Kestrels Great morning for Dickcissels (many) and Kestrels (4). Linda Craiger / Glasgow ================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBERS============== The BIRDKY Mailing List requires you to sign your messages with first & last name, city, & state abbreviation. -------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, send e-mail to: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: birdky-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject line. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Kentucky Ornithological Society web site at http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIRDKY List Manager: Gary Ritchison, Richmond, KY E-mail: gary.ritchison@xxxxxxx ================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBERS============== The BIRDKY Mailing List requires you to sign your messages with first & last name, city, & state abbreviation. -------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, send e-mail to: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: birdky-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject line. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Kentucky Ornithological Society web site at http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIRDKY List Manager: Gary Ritchison, Richmond, KY E-mail: gary.ritchison@xxxxxxx ================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBERS============== The BIRDKY Mailing List requires you to sign your messages with first & last name, city, & state abbreviation. -------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, send e-mail to: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send e-mail to: birdky-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject line. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Kentucky Ornithological Society web site at http://www.biology.eku.edu/kos.htm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BIRDKY List Manager: Gary Ritchison, Richmond, KY E-mail: gary.ritchison@xxxxxxx