Since June 1st April has been hard at work taking a breeding bird survey of the Highland Glen Nature Preserve. In the preserve rolling grassy fields filled with wildflowers give way to swaying willows and tall shrubs as the field slopes into a lush riparian area. This plentiful habitat offers spectacular habitat for numerous species of some of Montana’s most beautiful birds. Although the preserve offers an important habitat and is appreciated by many recreationalists there are plans for the lands surrounding Highland Glen to be developed.
April has taken her survey by visiting eight designated field sites twice a week for the past month. At these sites she monitors for bird calls and sightings, as well as identifying the plant species that support the bird populations in the area. By taking this meticulous survey April has been able to set a baseline on the species and population numbers present in the area before development begins.
The areas abundant species and thriving populations make many hope that the Highland Glen area can be preserved. For many the Glen has offered more than just a healthy habitat for bird species, but as an extremely accessible natural area. For some this area is used to recreate while for others it is to learn. April brought her summer intern to the site multiple times over the past weeks. In the preserve she was able to teach him about the basics of birding and plant identification. Due to the accessibility of the area it could act as introduction to the natural world for many budding ecologists. The amazing value of this thriving habitat has April and the Craighead Institute hoping that it can be preserved for future generations!
We hope you can take time to take a visit!
April has taken her survey by visiting eight designated field sites twice a week for the past month. At these sites she monitors for bird calls and sightings, as well as identifying the plant species that support the bird populations in the area. By taking this meticulous survey April has been able to set a baseline on the species and population numbers present in the area before development begins.
The areas abundant species and thriving populations make many hope that the Highland Glen area can be preserved. For many the Glen has offered more than just a healthy habitat for bird species, but as an extremely accessible natural area. For some this area is used to recreate while for others it is to learn. April brought her summer intern to the site multiple times over the past weeks. In the preserve she was able to teach him about the basics of birding and plant identification. Due to the accessibility of the area it could act as introduction to the natural world for many budding ecologists. The amazing value of this thriving habitat has April and the Craighead Institute hoping that it can be preserved for future generations!
We hope you can take time to take a visit!
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