[obol] Birding at Glaze Meadow and Glaze Meadow fence removal 6-16-07

[Marilyn Miller]

Hi Obol:  East Cascades Bird Conservancy will be leading a birding trip on
Saturday, June 16 at Glaze Meadow.  Glaze Meadow is west of Sisters,
adjacent to Black Butte Ranch.  We will also remove some barbed wire while
we bird.  For more information please contact me at goosemiller at msn.com !
It should be a great day!  As we all know barbed wire can be very hazardous
to wildlife.  I have seen dead Great Horned Owls hung up on a barbed wire
fence, so this is something that will not only be very fun but will also
help the birds!

 

 

 

Glaze Meadow Fence Removal

Saturday, June 16, 2007

 

Description of Barbed Wire Fence Removal Project:

 

We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Indian Ford Campground and then drive a mile to
the Glaze Meadow project area.  

 

East Cascades Bird Conservancy (ECBC) will supply gloves and fence removal
tools.  If you have gloves and tools, please bring them.  

 

We have mapped all the fence that needs to be removed, both standing and
downed fence. 

 

 The Forest Service will pick up our piles of fence posts and barbed wire so
that we won't have to pack out the fence. 

 

Glaze Meadow is a beautiful area and very birdy.  Of course, we will be
"birding" at the same time that we will be removing fence.  We will be
working in some riparian areas, and both brushy and open meadow habitats.

 

Safety

 

Craig and Marilyn Miller are very experienced in barbed wire fence removal
and will give a safety talk before we start that morning.  Safety is always
a priority in removing a fence and they will show you and explain the proper
safe way to remove fence posts and barbed wire.

 

Purpose and Need:  

 

Downed and existing Barbed Wire Fence is hazardous to various species of
wildlife.  Great Horned Owls when hunting have been known to fly into barbed
wire fences, get tangled and die slow and painful deaths.  Numerous other
species can become tangled in barbed wire fence.

 

There are areas where the fence is down and cannot be seen easily by people
or wildlife and poses a hazard.

 



Things to bring :

 

 

It is a good idea to have an up-to-date tetanus shot if you haven't had one
within ten years.


 

Optics, Binoculars

 

In Your Pack:  Lunch, snacks, Water, Sunscreen, Insect repellent

Optional - a FRS Radio - this type of radio is small and effective over
several miles and often modestly priced. They are a great way to stay in
touch with fellow birders if you split up during the trip or during caravans
to and from the areas.  The channel used by birders throughout North America
is 11-22.  

 

Clothing -

Layers are ideal. Rain gear, if needed. Hat - appropriate for conditions,
cold or sunshine.  Long pants and long sleeves.

 

Sturdy footgear a must!

 

Gloves are a must!  Preferably leather.  ECBC will have a few pairs to loan
out.

 

Eye protection is a must! - either your glasses or a pair of sunglasses or
protective eyewear.

ECBC will have a few pairs to loan out.

 

Call the leaders for any questions, to borrow equipment or about needs for
any special items for field trips. 

 

 

 

Marilyn Miller

Bend, Oregon 

new email: goosemiller at msn.com as of 5-1-06

 

 

 

 

 

 

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