Friday, June 28
I did an inspection for the Georgia-Pacific Corporation of a
series of pilings and dolphins in the Camas Slough and around Reed and
Ackerman Islands in Columbia River that are being proposed for removal
due to deterioration and nonuse. Besides Tree Swallows using some of them
we counted nineteen pair of PURPLE MARTINS and five active OSPREY nests
on these structures. Of course mitigation in the form of nesting
platforms and boxes will be required before any work would be approved. I
know that there are several people on these E-mail lists that have worked
with providing Purple Martin housing and would appreciate any suggestions
on housing types etc.
The other good bird seen was a male HARLEQUIN DUCK in the main
shipping channel North of Ackerman Island, a county first for me.
Wilson Cady
gorgebirds at juno.com