[birdky] masterson station park
- From: martybarb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: birdky <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:06:59 -0500
This is a request for input. I have recently been appointed to the advisory
board for Masterson Station Park in Lexington. Part of this park, which is
used for many activities and covers approx 620 acres, has been set aside for
breeding birds.
this area consists of two essentially grassy areas of 6 and 14 acres
respectively. At one time, it was used by bobolinks and similar habitat
species, but i have been advised that there is no current evidence that this
still occurs. the reason for this was stated to me as "the grass was too tall
and thick"
the proposed solution was to use strip mowing in the fields as a means to lower
the height while still leaving near by cover. someone had also told them that
this action would reduce the thickness of the stands.--INPUT PLEASE
also, what is the impact of equestrian usage of the bird areas or do they
require the equivalent of fencing off during breeding season--INPUT PLEASE
finally, should there be a push on establishing a native prairie area in the
park. either in addition to or in place of the existing area. any guidance on
this topic would be appreciated.
Thanks, Marty Barr, Fayette
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