Our late friend, Dick Tuttle, left us a wonderful legacy of on-the-ground avian conservation. The articles in this section, all written by Dick, summarize his conservation projects through the years until his untimely passing in July, 2022. We hope that these articles not only provide you with helpful information, but also inspire all of us who care about birds to undertake our own conservation projects, whether small or large.
A Prolific Nestbox Grid for Tree Swallows
In 2017, two nestbox grids of 25 and 32 boxes, respectively, raised a total of…
Bluebirds Nesting Too Close
Fifty-one seasons ago I read that nestboxes should be spaced at least one hundred yards…
Smith Park Nestboxes in 2018
Smith Park is located along Troy Road on Delaware, Ohio’s west side. Twenty nestboxes now…
Delaware County Conservation – 2018 Early July Updates
Early July is not the best time to report on avian nesting seasons since most…
Short Notes for Early Spring 2018
Panhandle Road Grid (PRG) Update White baffles make it easy to…
Blending Two Tree Swallow Nestbox Grids into One
Time passing promises change, especially when it involves industrious beavers and an aging body. At…