March 13, 2022: Nesting Material
Now that some nice weather has returned, we’re out there walking. Please keep an eye out for that green plastic netting used by landscapers to hold seed in place. Now I understand it’s bio-degradable. However, these pictures demonstrate what happens when birds use the broken pieces as nesting material.
Unfortunately, the size of the openings in this material makes it easy for birds to get trapped. Last summer, I disentangled several birds (often babies) that I was able to reach–a job I will do willingly. So if you see loose pieces while walking in Hershey’s Mill, please retrieve them.
If you need help freeing a bird, contact Hershey’s Mill Nature Group at hersheysmillnature#gmail.com.
Happy birding!