[tn-bird] [Fwd: Yards as a wildlife hazard? (other than windows and cats)]

This is a very timely reminder from a WV-BIRD subscriber. Let me add
that my brother-in-law, a contractor, discovered this same problem with
the green plastic mesh used to stabilize chopped straw on replanted
steep
banks. He switched years ago to a mesh size large enough to allow
snakes, chipmunks, etc., to pass through.

Liz Singley
Kingston TN

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Yards as a wildlife hazard? (other than windows and cats)
Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 13:50:26 -0400
From: Bruce Edinger <edinger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: Audubon birding discussion for WV <WV-BIRD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: WV-BIRD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

A while back, we found a mummified body of a Carolina wren caught in the
mesh of the black plastic netting we use to keep the deer off our
foundation plants.
We also caught a fair-sized black rat snake in the same netting, but
were able to free it (and it showed its gratitude by eating up two sets
of robin nestlings - we think, a short time later).
Any others have reports of human dwellings/yard practices endangering
our birds and wildlife?

Bruce Edinger
Bioscience
Salem International University
Salem, WV  26426
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