[wisb] Re: Question about Smith's Longspurs
- From: "Lutes, Jim" <jim_lutes@xxxxxxx>
- To: Mike Wanger <misterwanger@xxxxxxxxx>, Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:35:31 -0500
Another GREAT question..Thanks Mike! I should have provided a source for
finding other WPAs. Anyone can visit the WPA Mapper at
http://gis.fws.gov/WPA_Mapper/ or just do a search for WPA Mapper. The
District also has a website http://www.fws.gov/refuge/leopold_wmd/ where
you can find maps. Just be aware that the maps are updated as time allows
and may not be up to date.
*"Anyone can love the mountains, **it takes soul to love the prairie."*
Jim Lutes
Wildlife Biologist
Horicon NWR/Leopold WMD Complex
W10040 Cascade Mountain Road
Portage, WI 53901
jim_lutes@xxxxxxx
608.742.7100 ext. 17 (Office)
920.948.4763 (Cell)
608.745.0866 (Fax)
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon/
http://www.fws.gov/midwest/leopold/
On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 10:17 AM, Mike Wanger <misterwanger@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Thank you, Jim -- good comments.
> I'm wondering if there is a website you could direct me to that lists or
> maps the locations of these 55 properties? If you'd care to share on the
> listserv, that might be good too...
>
> thanks
> Mike Wanger
> Milwaukee
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Lutes, Jim <jim_lutes@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Joan -
>> Great question! So, from a purely regulatory standpoint, WPAs are open to
>> public access for wildlife dependent activities such as hunting, fishing,
>> wildlife observation and photography, environmental education and
>> interpretation. I have been excited to read throughout the past couple of
>> weeks the attention that this property has been receiving! Shameless plug
>> alert.....there are 54 other such properties throughout Southeastern
>> Wisconsin! Now, from an ethical and biological standpoint I have to admit
>> I
>> had concerns regarding enthusiasts repeatedly flushing birds so they could
>> make positive identification. I guess in my mind I rationalized it in
>> these
>> ways, 1) It sounds as if, generally, there were groups pf people making
>> the
>> trek to see the birds. I would rather see several people going out once or
>> twice in a day than individuals going out throughout the day and
>> continuously disrupting the birds. 2) The habitat condition of this field
>> in particular is in a transient stage being a relatively new grassland
>> planting. In subsequent years the cover in this field will become more
>> dense than currently exists until we burn it for the first time (which
>> should be next spring if our schedule holds) so I guess I would say enjoy
>> it while it lasts. Lastly, along those "enjoy it while it lasts" lines 3)
>> this is a great opportunity for enthusiasts of all stripes to actually
>> visualize the changes in community structure and diversity which is
>> brought
>> about through restoration and management. These early stages of
>> restoration
>> have been great for these longspurs...what will it be next year? Tune in
>> and see!
>>
>>
>> *"Anyone can love the mountains, **it takes soul to love the prairie."*
>>
>> Jim Lutes
>> Wildlife Biologist
>> Horicon NWR/Leopold WMD Complex
>> W10040 Cascade Mountain Road
>> Portage, WI 53901
>> jim_lutes@xxxxxxx
>> 608.742.7100 ext. 17 (Office)
>> 920.948.4763 (Cell)
>> 608.745.0866 (Fax)
>> http://www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon/
>> http://www.fws.gov/midwest/leopold/
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 8:11 AM, <jsommer2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I am not trying to stir the pot but I have a question.
>> >
>> > Please don't backchannel me because I am not interested in debating or
>> > discussing.
>> >
>> > I am just wondering why it is ok to have groups of people walking out
>> into
>> > these fields (which may be questionable in itself) with the sole and
>> only
>> > purpose to "flush" these birds just so we can see them.
>> >
>> > Where is the line that says past this point behavior is harassment.
>> >
>> > That's it.
>> >
>> > Joan Sommer
>> > Fredonia
>> > Northern Ozaukee County
>> >
>> >
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