Snowbirds
After a week and a half of heavy snows, the landscape is considerably different than it was under the previous dusting of powder. Amazingly, there are still a few sparrows tucked into the tall grasses. And why not? Prairie grasses have structural strength that allows them to stand through heavy rains, wild winds and even blizzards. This structure provides cover for birds to escape whatever Mother Nature throws at them and there are more than enough seeds for sustenance. While it is unlikely that they will all remain throughout the winter, it is wonderful to see how a native prairie provides for wild things in even the harshest weather.
There is only one downside; the height of the grasses has robbed Snow Buntings of the broad, open areas they once used. Next year, we will be cutting a large area of prairie at the end of the season in the hope of bringing these engaging little finches back to Charter Sanctuary.
Snowbunting by Robert Epstein
May 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
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After a week and a half of heavy snows, the landscape is considerably different than it was under the previous dusting of powder…..