Where have all the birds gone?
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Comments (11)OK, I found out that they may have sprayed for gypsy moth, but they sprayed Btk (I assume that's what you were talking about) In October 2007, Council directed staff to hire an independent consultant to assist with Gypsy Moth egg mass surveying and to analyze the data collected. The March 17, 2008 report to the Public Works Committee provides an update on the degree of infestation of Gypsy Moth in the City and provides a program delivery strategy for CouncilÂs approval to mitigate the damage to the urban forest from Gypsy Moth in the areas surveyed and to limit the spread of the infestations to other areas. Staff prepared a report pertaining to the proposed Gypsy Moth control plan that was received by the Public Works Committee at its March 31, 2008 meeting and was approved with amendments by Hamilton City Council at its April 9, 2008 meeting. Aerial spraying recommended Due to the extent of Gypsy Moth infestation in the Hamilton area, aerial spraying of woodlots and parkland will be required. The City of Hamilton's Public Works Department, Hamilton Conservation Authority and the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) will be undertaking an aerial spray application of the biological pesticide Btk over areas of Ancaster, Flamborough, Dundas, Glanbrook and West Hamilton including parts of the Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise. To be effective on Gypsy Moth larvae, two applications of the aerial spray application must take place in mid-May to early June. Open Houses The City of HamiltonÂs Public Works Department, Hamilton Conservation Authority and Royal Botanical Gardens held several Public Open Houses to allow members of the public to receive more information on the Gypsy Moth infestation problem in our area, the proposed control plans and what property owners can do to assist in the control of Gypsy Moth. So I think I can rule out city spraying affecting the bugs. Still a mystery....See MoreWhere have my birds gone??????????
Comments (2)Aprice---Yes since the youguns have arrived the last week has been very active here. Back in June I had 3 males battling it out for this yard and claiming all the females the could and now [just guessing] between 6-10 toward evening , hard to count. During the day 4-6 at most times. I have 3 window feeders and 3 more around the yard scattered out and all are used. I have the 3oz walmart special I have to fill twice a day now. I didnt have this kind of activity last year till into august. This year I have also planted some flowers to attract them that I didnt have last year. I have guaranitica black and blues, coccinia lady in red, greggi magenta and primrose, salvia bonfire and cuphea david verity. The black and blues are great, 7 or 8 of those plants, love em. I dont know why yours would have left , did you have a lot last year , all year? Keep your nectar fresh?...See MoreJust when I thought the birds were all gone
Comments (5)We have loads of chickadees, we love them. Right now there are lots of nuthatches, bluejays and woodpeckers. I do put food out all winter, though mostly for the tiny red squirrels and the occassional sleepy chipmunk looking for a snack. I come from the land of huge gray squirrels, but even my mom likes these. And they only have so much territory. The bluejays can go to the next yard. I do wish a cardinal or two would visit. I'm working on getting the place covered w/critter friendly plants....See MoreWhere have all the birds gone in Illinois
Comments (2)This is a weird time of year. There are abundant natural sources of food right now, so the birds are just off feeding somewhere else. Once the weather starts to get cold, you should see your usual birds coming back to the feeders. I was just at the local conservation area, where there are usually tons of birds and waterfowl. The place was practically deserted....See More- 7 years ago
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