A suggestion has been made to park staff to put a bird blind at the barn.
Ultimately it is up to them, Metro Parks Bells Bend staff, to decide on
that. There are now two bird blinds on the Park that I know of, one in the
upper field and one above the "shorebird" pond.
According to staff, they have been aware of Barn Owl activity at the barn
for some time. Camping activity in the campground does not seem to bother
the owl. Public "discovery" of the owl and attention might be more
disturbing. Possibly the owl could get used to activity behind a blind,
certainly it could hear even whispers. There has been a nest box in the
barn for several years. I don't know if it has ever been used for nesting.
Another idea would be to place a critter cam in the barn, for viewing in
the visitor center or online. Just suggestions so far.
Richard Connors
Nashville
On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 7:18 AM Jerry Webb <theprojectroom@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
The barn at bells bend might be a great place for a blind. I’m willing to
volunteer some time to build one
Jerry Webb
The Project Room Studio
111 Freehill Rd, Hendersonville Tennessee
615 300 7026
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