In addition to providing nest boxes and help for Kestrels, Bluebirds, and other species, Dick Tuttle is fascinated by Chimney Swifts. In the fall, Chimney Swifts take advantage of …well, chimneys…as roosts as they stage for their migration. Here’s Dick’s account of some well-known Chimney Swift roosts in Delaware County for the fall of 2014.
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During the past twenty nesting seasons, 920 American Kestrels have fledged from nestboxes mostly located in the northern third of Delaware County. Several boxes are located just over the county’s border with Marion and Morrow counties. In 2014, the small falcons raised 61 fledglings from 13 successful nests after 16 nesting attempts with eggs.
Delaware County Kestrel Nestbox Report: 2014 Read More »
On August 26, I returned to my automobile after a haircut in downtown Delaware and was spiritually inspired when I glanced up to see an Osprey gliding over a very busy city full of traffic and pedestrians. The movement of the bird’s head told me that the passing visitor was taking it all in.
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Are you looking for something to do after supper or during your spare time? Why not visit Delaware State Park (DSP) and watch Purple Martins that are busy raising their families in three martin hotels that are the creations of Kenny Fecker of Waldo. Kenny’s martin boxes are located between the marina and the boat
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Dick Tuttle reports on the 2013 season for his American Kestrel nest boxes in northern Delaware County. The results: Another year of lessons learned and another batch of America’s smallest falcons!
Delaware County Kestrel Project: 2013 Read More »
Dick Tuttle reports on the 2013 season for his Prothonotary Warbler nest box project at Alum Creek. From battling with House Wrens to watching over warbler hatchlings, it was another good year!
Alum Creek Prothonotary Warbler Project: 2013 Read More »
