On May 1, 2013 9:41 AM, "Elda Banks" <elda.banks...> wrote:
> Hi,
> Do you know about this meeting on Thursday? Elda Banks
> Silver Spring,MD
>
>
>
> *Member Meeting*
> *Bringing Back the Bobwhite
> Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m in McLean, VA *
>
> Northern Bobwhite populations experienced widespread declines in the
> second half of the 20th century as their habitat diminished. Now, a network
> of state agencies and conservation groups are working to return the
> Northern Bobwhite to areas where their numbers have declined. *Wildlife
> biologist Kyle Brazil*, agriculture policy coordinator for the *National
> Bobwhite Conservation Initiative*, will talk about the Bobwhite and
> strategies for expanding its grassland habitat, with special attention to
> efforts in Virginia. Please join us at the Dolley Madison Library<http://emailer.emailroi.com/go2.shtml?KFpXX26SOI18vI1a/1c34d5bc4b73484f/a1cbbb709013a5d7/<eldabanx...>in McLean, VA.
>
> The program begins at 7:30. Doors open at 7 for light refreshments. Family
> and friends welcome; please RSVP to Susan Sprenke.<http://emailer.emailroi.com/go2.shtml?KFpXX26SOI18vI1a/eb136679b5a92dc7/a1cbbb709013a5d7/<eldabanx...>
>
>
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> *From:* j. d. newman <jdnewman...>
> *To:* "<mdbirding...>" <mdbirding...>
> *Sent:* Monday, April 29, 2013 10:17 AM
> *Subject:* [MDBirding] grasslands habitat near Poolesville
>
> I am fortunate to work at the NIH Animal Center ('NIH farm') off of Elmer
> School Rd and Club Hollow Rd between Poolesville and Dickerson. We have
> around 200 acres of grassland, but only about 30 acres are being managed in
> a way that is suitable for grassland nesters. (This was because of a
> single Henslow's Sparrow that showed up a few years ago). The rest of the
> pastures are mowed frequently enough to endanger any ground nests. We
> regularly have meadowlarks and a small number of grasshopper sparrows. The
> pastures are also occasional stop-over points for bobolinks. I am asking
> for any advice on how to convince the NIH staff who manage this area
> (mostly veterinarians) that a way can be found to maximize the pastures'
> potential as nesting habitat and also meet the staff needs (which currently
> are to pasture a small flock of sheep).
>
> John Newman
>
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