|
 Michigan
is host to a festival that celebrates one of the rarest birds in the
world, Kirtland's Warbler. This member of the wood warbler
family nests in a few counties in Michigan, in Wisconsin and in
Ontario and, at this date, nowhere else on the planet. In
1903, Norman A. Wood found the first Kirtland's Warbler nest in
Oscoda County Michigan. It wasn't until 1996 that any nests
were found more than 60 miles from this region.
Nearly all nesting occurs in jack pine stands where the soil type is
Grayling sand. This is an extremely well drained sandy soil with low
humus and nutrient content. Water percolates through the sand so
quickly that nests seldom are flooded during a rainstorm. This soil
also supports the plant community required for nesting habitat.
In addition to being ground nesters, these warblers tend to prefer
jack pine stands of nearly 100 acres.
Many thanks to the Teaspoon Bed & Breakfast in Mio, Mi. |
Kirtland's
Warbler Festival
"A Celebration of
Nature"
Saturday, May 17,
2008
This page is sponsored by
Teaspoon Bed & Breakfast
www.teaspoonbb.com
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