[birdky] River Road survey

My apologies for posting this message to Bird Kentucky. However, I think that 
at one time or another, even those of  us who aren't residents of Jefferson 
County occasionally bird here when in the area. Louisville Metro government has 
an online survey seeking input on improvements to the River Road corridor that 
links downtown Louisville with Prospect, Kentucky. As birders, here is an 
opportunity to provide your two cents on whether or not the future plans for 
the River Road corridor should include wildlife and habitat protection. The 
survey is available at the link below:

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PublicWorks/Engineering/completestreets/river_road.htm

Yesterday, I was driving along River Road in downtown Louisville where it 
passes under the Second Street Bridge just prior to the on-ramp to I-64 East. 
As I was driving through the intersection, I noticed a female Mallard with six 
ducklings attempting to cross the street. From the river to the grassy area she 
was attempting to reach, she and her ducklings had to cross five lanes of 
traffic. Since I wasn't in the position to stop, I circled the block and 
returned to the intersection. Fortunately, mom and babies made it across 
safely. At least that time they did. 

Last, but not least, I paddled Elkhorn Creek on July 18, and observed a 
Red-headed Woodpecker, a life bird for me. (I've only been keeping a list for 
13 months now.) A nice consolation prize since I missed the Red-cockaded 
Woodpecker on a recent trip to North Carolina. 

Good birding,
Rod Botkins
Jefferson Co.

 
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"Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the 
open air and to eat 
and sleep with the earth." Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road
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