[wisb] Re: Question about Smith's Longspurs
- From: Carol Jaksic <carol.jaksic@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:39:23 -0500
I was thinking the same thing Joan. Sounded more like harassment to the
birds. For what, a look, a photograph, an add to a bird list? Aren't they
migrating and wouldn't they need to rest up and eat. That didn't sound like
appropriate birding to me either, but I guess everyone does their birding
differently. I'm wondering too if that is what you do when you hunt birds,
or just send dogs in to flush them out?
On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 10:35 AM, Lutes, Jim <jim_lutes@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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