Re: possible plan for a hawkwatch platform

Kathy Klimkiewicz (Kathy_Klimkiewicz@usgs.gov)
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:29:11 -0600 

     Kevin --
     
     Keep in mind that opening this woods to hiking, dogs, etc. will create 
     some 'fragmentation' with trails etc. Also, it will create a lot of 
     disturbance to the birds especially during nesting. Dogs running loose 
     would/could be a big problem. Assume this is privately owned by you 
     rather than public property. My vote would be to preserve it in its 
     natural state if possible.
     
     Cheers,
     Kathy Klimkiewicz
     Laurel MD


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Subject: possible plan for a hawkwatch platform
Author:  mdosprey@ARI.Net at NBS-Internet-Gateway
Date:    10/7/98 7:05 PM


Ospreyers,
     
     
     I might be able to planning a hawkwatch platform at the top of 
ridge in the 3+ acres woods. I'm thinking about turning this woods into 
a park for anybody to walk their dogs or enjoy a nature walk or 
birdwatching. I have seen nearly 100 species in this woods in the last 6 
years and new birds are starting to improve in the last two years. A 
pair of Cooper's has a nest there in the last 3 years, good woodpeckers 
habitat, several warblers species, a good songbirds movement, a 
headquarter for Am. Crow's training center (dive-bombing at hawks during 
migration).
    If anyone like the idea, maybe I could give you a tour in this woods
and look around if this is good enough for you. I'm thinking about 
talking to City Council and Baltimore City's Dept. of Recreation and 
Park to improve this piece of land. This place has alot of trash 
including old dishwasher, tires and other stuff.
     Does anyone knows whot should I talk to first about this future 
plan, I hope to have this ready by next fall hawk migration 1999.
     
     
     If anyone who would like me to give you a tour of this land and 
maybe stops by in my yards to watch hawks for a while. Sent email and I 
check my schedule (I'm free this weekend 10th & 11th and on Friday the 
9th.
     
           Kevin Graff
           Baltimore, MD
           ggraff@erols.com