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Commission advances bird‑box projects; Owl boxes to be built by Oliver Wolcott shop, Purple Martin site found unsuitable at Bowman Gardens
Summary
The commission received updates on two bird‑habitat projects: an Oliver Wolcott school woodshop will build four owl boxes for delivery in early February, and Audubon advised that Bowman Gardens is not a suitable location for a Purple Martin colony due to site constraints.
Commissioners reviewed two separate bird‑habitat efforts: construction of owl boxes and an inquiry about installing Purple Martin housing at Bowman Gardens.
Owl boxes: Staff reported the Oliver Wolcott high‑school woodshop has agreed to build four owl boxes and expects to deliver them in early February. The panel discussed construction details: the wood provided must be properly kiln‑dried, plywood thickness and corner reinforcements are needed and the commission must still purchase hardware and trim stock.…
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