Jerry and Richard, Thx a lot for your efforts on the barn owl issue. I hope
that something can be done. Perhaps a blind in addition to a “roping off” could
be considered. Last Sunday when I was walking down the hill toward the barn I
noticed two separate families with children at the door of the barn. I don’t
know if they went in or not. The owl was not there when I arrived. Such
visitation will surely increase as the weather gets warmer, especially after
the camping activity picks up. Over the years I have seen many children running
in an out of the barn. I am happy to volunteer if help is needed for whatever
project is undertaken on this issue. Cheers, Jackie
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On Mar 5, 2020, at 9:01 AM, richard connors <didymops07@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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<mailto: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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