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Commission advances bird‑habitat projects: owl boxes for Red Mountain Trail, Purple Martin proposal for Bowman Gardens
Summary
Members discussed donated materials for owl boxes to use on Red Mountain Trail, coordinating construction with Oliver Wolcott career‑tech, and a separate proposal to site Purple Martin housing at Bowman Gardens or Toro to support insect control and species conservation.
The Torrington Conservation Commission discussed two complementary bird‑habitat efforts at its Aug. 19 meeting: constructing owl boxes for installation along the Red Mountain Trail and exploring Purple Martin housing at Bowman Gardens or Toro.
Owl boxes: Cyrus said a local lumber business donated two sheets of pressure‑treated plywood and the commission has another donor; timber recommended using pressure‑treated plywood and stainless‑steel deck screws for longevity. The…
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