LAST MINUTE NOTICE - Free Bird Survey Workshop in Dover, Friday June 13!
This Friday morning we will be offering a bird song ID and survey workshop from 7-10am at the Bellamy Wildlife Management Area in Dover. Our instructor, Mark Suomala, has offered to repeat last week's workshop that was held on a very wet morning (few birds!)- This will be a great opportunity to learn/improve your bird ID skills, we'll discuss techniques for surveying birds and there will be plenty of opportunities to discuss a variety of issues pertaining to habitat management in fields/old fields. There is no charge but if you could RSVP me if you plan to come it would be great. Workshop description and directions to the Bellamy below. Contact me if you have any questions.
How to Learn and Use Bird Songs and Bird Surveys
(outdoor)
Friday June 13, 7am - 10am
Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area, Dover
Birder and naturalist Mark Suomola will lead a field trip to practice identifying bird songs.
The field trip will include a hike to set up a point-count transect in the field, walk the transect and then record the data.
Early morning is the height of bird activity, and the early start (7am) will allow the
opportunity to hear and see a variety of species. Those who have to leave earlier
can leave at 10am, those who are able to stay longer can continue to practice their
birding and survey skills from 10am-12 noon.
What to bring: Portable breakfast/snacks, personal drinking water, clothing appropriate
for any predicted weather, bug spray, BINOCULARS, clipboard, notepaper and pencil with eraser.
Directions:
From Route 108 (Durham Rd) in Dover, take Spruce Lane (approx.
1.1 miles south of Rt 16/Spaulding Turnpike and 2.4 miles north of Rt 4.) east, right onto Piscataqua/Back River Road, left onto Rabbit Road, right on Garrison Road then left at the sign to the gate.
From Route 4 in Dover at traffi c light, take Back River Road, then right
on Rabbit Road, right on Garrison Road then left at the sign to the gate.
Instructor: Mark Suomala, Naturalist
Register Now! Coverts Alumni Workshop & Hike - June 21 in Gilmanton
If you haven't already done so, please call to register for our upcoming Coverts Alumni Gathering! Call Debbie at 862-1028 or email her at debra.anderson@unh.edu. The more Coverts Cooperators who come, the better it will be! It will be low-key, fun, and it is a very special property. Read more about the landowners (Nanci & Charlie Mitchell) and the event in the new issue of Making Tracks, due in mailboxes in the next few days...or read the new issue now online at: Making Tracks Newsletter- June 2008
Upcoming Wildlife Action Plan Workshops - Sign Up Now!
Sat. June 14, North Haverhill
Monday June 16, Keene (focus on Community Implementation)
Sat. June 28, Laconia
For registration and details, go to the UNH Forest & Trees page: Wildlife Action Plan Workshops
Coverts Workshop 2008 Deadline: June 20th
If you know folks who are considering applying for the Coverts workshop training this year, please follow up with them and encourage them to apply by the JUNE 20th DEADLINE. Application materials are all online at: www.nhcoverts.org
New Forestry Video on UNHCE Website - Check it out!
LEarn about the timber harvest at Pisgah State Park in Winchester. The short, very informative video does a great job describing a commercial timber harvest designed to enhance wildlife habitat diversity while protecting the park's natural and cultural resources. By watching, you can learn how to have a carefully-considered harvest on you own land - or share the link with friends considering a timber harvest:
http://extension.unh.edu/Forestry/Videos.htm
