Re: [Maine-birds] Bobolinks

I think this is a great place to discuss this issue. I would gladly pay my hay guy to not hay until July 10 or after. But, I'm just one patch of a larger field. So I'd have to get the neighbors on board too. I'm willing to pay for that too, if it would work. I realize the farmer needs the best hay possible. They'd like to get multiple cuts if possible. For me, I am on the side of the birds. I suspect there's trouble for the bob-o-links in South America too. We're going to loose them if we aren't careful and managed.

This is where larger organizations could assist with education on bird nesting behaviors and perhaps subsidizing programs to help farmers who don't hay until later.

On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 8:38:30 PM UTC-4, Sean Hatch wrote:

There are always abundant at the Damariscotta River Association Farm off Belvadere Rd. I walk that property all times a year and often. This time of year the Bobolinks are a joy to behold. Mobile and vocal. True natural beauty.

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