All rights reserved. The latest fledgling took place around August 1, all to make a 78-day season of active warbler nests for the 2020 season. A nest success rate of 99.1% sounds good until a further analysis takes place. Another successful prothonotary nest took place on the Delaware Wildlife Area north of Delaware. House Wrens earned their nickname, super bird, that I gave them decades ago. x��=a��{�Ì��D'@�0H$C��h �(l@��V��$ Species: The Prothonotary (pronounced proh-THON-uh-ter-ee) Warbler or Golden Swamp Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) or PROW is the only cavity nesting warbler in the eastern U.S. and southwestern Canada. I had to launch my boat five times for very short, pleasurable glides to record data. The Prothonotary Warbler, also known as “The Candle of the Swamp” due to its bright color, is the only eastern warbler to nest in tree cavities. And, the kayakers enjoy the visual encounters with the Osprey, prothonotaries, swallows, and even the wrens. Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship. There’s more than birds going on at Alum Creek Lake; the joy of kayaking has been discovered by many people of all ages. Yes, they earned their nickname as they foraged the brushy shoreline for small insects and other life forms to feed their young. Ninety-five swallow eggs hatched (88.8%) but only 75 (70.1% of eggs) developed to fledge. x��VKoA�ﯘ#��ό}ED$��E+ڒ6���&�� �j����?���NTb�D@)Nc`����} W�[v� A pair of additional boxes stands on land overlooking the marsh and one of the boxes raised six wrens. The active nest season for the swallows lasted for 90 days from the first egg on May 8 to the latest fledging on August 5. x�c```b``(e`e``�cb@ !�+ljA3����\y_��-�K\~H� I� b N�H@�#��A֙�AL���y��x|乂�x The design was modeled after the prothonotary warbler box design of the Wisconsin Division of Natural Resources. At Alum Creek, forty-five pipes stand in the lake all year near the northern and western shore for a shoreline distance of more than a mile. The prothonotary warbler is 13 cm (5.1 in) long and weighs 12.5 g (0.44 oz) and has a wingspan of 8.75 in (22 cm).It has an olive back with blue-grey wings and tail, yellow underparts, a relatively long pointed bill, and black legs. During my first reinstallation episode, I counted four Tree Swallows that were glad to see their nest structures; sometimes they would land to look in the entrance hole before I was done adjusting the box’s height. 2. 51 0 obj <>stream ��y�&'GEr�bo�9���iw �R��� One nestbox and four nestjars stand in water, parallel to the road, and I usually wear chest waders for monitoring. So, 77.8% of nest attempts were successful after 45 eggs were laid, 28 (62.2%) hatched, and all (62.2% of eggs) fledged. The latest fledgling took place around August 1, all to make a 78-day season of active warbler nests … Nest Box Mounting It is essential that the boxes are mounted on slippery, metal poles. This year, the water had been raised to a higher level so the wildlife division could flood adjoining fields in order to wipe out unwanted vegetation. Design by SiteinSight. Vz�OQ���ؓ�em㨥œDIㄾn� ଑&�U] �u7��Pb���O� ��N>_5�\j��؏i�����. They laid 129 eggs, 118 (91.5%) hatched, and 116 (89.9%) fledged for a 98.3% fledge rate for their hatchlings. Prothonotary Warbler nest boxes used in Canada. Since my first PROW nest raised two from four eggs at the Izaak Walton – Columbus Zoo Nature Preserve in 2004, my projects have raised 366 of the only cavity nesting warbler east of the Mississippi River. It is important that boxes are placed in a shaded location to prevent them from becoming overheated. 1" stainless steel or galvanized conduit is best, since it is slippery and won't rust. I wore hip boots that fasten to my belt so the thick sticky mud could not pull my boots off. You can purchase these poles in 8 foot lengths. By Purchasing a Federal Duck Stamp, you can show your commitment to long-term conservation and expansion of wildlife dependent recreation opportunities in Western Kentucky. © 2020 Columbus Audubon. Boxes and jars are paired around five yards apart with one structure that has a 1-3/8 inch entrance for swallows, and the other has a 1-1/8 inch opening for warblers and wrens. Pictured above are baby Prothonotary Warblers in a nesting box on the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge. Of course, since all (100%) hatchlings grew to fledge, 2020 was a great year for my prothonotaries. Be Mindful of the Birds When monitoring birds' nests, keep a safe distance. The Prothonotary Warbler apparently acquired its current name from Louisiana Creoles in the 18th century. The pipes stick up three to five feet above the summer pool of 888 feet above sea level, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the lake’s dam.

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