Species removed from LBRC Review List
Labird,
????? At the annual LBRC meeting today, the following species were
removed from the Review List: Long-tailed Duck, Broad-billed
Hummingbird, Sargasso Shearwater, Black-whiskered Vireo, Glaucous Gull,
and Gray Kingbird.
????? While the LBRC will not solicit reports for sightings of these
species from today's date onward, reports for past sightings are still
requested.
Paul Conover
Secretary, LBRC
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Victor Emanuel dies at age 84
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BRAS Program - Wed, Mar 26 @ EBR Parish Main Library
Please mark your calendars for the next program hosted by the Baton Rouge
Audubon Society.
PROGRAM TITLE: Searching for Louisiana¡¯s Nightjars
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Nightjars are a family of medium-sized nocturnal birds that are among the
most sharply declining birds in North America. They are also inadequately
sampled by the Breeding Bird Survey, which is the primary data set for
monitoring long-term population trends. Efforts have been ramped up in
Louisiana for a nightjar survey. Dobbs hopes to recruit volunteers to help
with the survey in the next few months.
PRESENTER: Robert Dobbs, Nongame Ornithologist, Wildlife Diversity
Program, Louisiana Dept. Wildlife & Fisheries
LOCATION: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd; Room 102
(first floor)
DATE: Wednesday, March 26th
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (in-person social 6:30-7:00)
Although we encourage everyone to attend in person, we do still offer a
virtual option via Zoom.
Zoom Registration:
As always, you may view recordings of previous programs on the BRAS YouTube
<> channel.
Thank you,
Katie Percy
BRAS Programs Committee
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Peveto Woods Workday Cancelled
Volunteers,
The Work Day scheduled for tomorow, Mar 8th, is cancelled.
The forecast looks pretty certain with rain tomorrow. We will reschedule
soon .
Thanks,
Dave Patton
BRAS Peveto Woods Sanctuary
337 298-8447
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Re: New LBRC Newsletter online
I second that Mac!
Kevin Colley
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On Mar 2, 2025, at 2:52?PM, Mac Myers via groups.io <budogmacm@...> wrote:
?Great job, Paul. And great job, Donna and Steve, on the Cory's/Scopoli's
Shearwater article. Thanks to you all.
On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 11:09?AM Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux=
[email protected]> wrote:
Labird,
The 2024 LBRC Newsletter is now online. The Newsletter contains
the latest LBRC Report with two new first state records as well as a
stunning new ID article on Cory's and Scopoli's shearwaters by Donna
Dittmann and Steve Cardiff.
The link to the Newsletter can be found at
Thank you,
Paul Conover
LBRC Secretary/Webmaster
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Re: New LBRC Newsletter online
Great job, Paul. And great job, Donna and Steve, on the Cory's/Scopoli's Shearwater article. Thanks to you all. On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 11:09?AM Paul Conover via groups.io <zoiseaux= [email protected]> wrote: Labird,
The 2024 LBRC Newsletter is now online. The Newsletter contains
the latest LBRC Report with two new first state records as well as a
stunning new ID article on Cory's and Scopoli's shearwaters by Donna
Dittmann and Steve Cardiff.
The link to the Newsletter can be found at
Thank you,
Paul Conover
LBRC Secretary/Webmaster
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New LBRC Newsletter online
Labird,
???? The 2024 LBRC Newsletter is now online. The Newsletter contains
the latest LBRC Report with two new first state records as well as a
stunning new ID article on Cory's and Scopoli's shearwaters by Donna
Dittmann and Steve Cardiff.
??? The link to the Newsletter can be found at
Thank you,
Paul Conover
LBRC Secretary/Webmaster
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just saw my FOS STKI soaring very high over Lake Road in Madisonville.
Pamela Morgan
504-432-3138
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Peveto Woods Sanctuary Work Day
Saturday, March 8th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Peveto Woods Volunteer Work Day
Spring is here and time to get the sanctuary ready for spring migration.
The winter temps and snow have knocked the vegetation back, and it's a
good time to shape up the trails. . Some benches need attention as well as
water features. Bring trimmers, loopers and gloves and wear shoes or boots
that can handle the brush. Also remember to bring your snacks and drinks.
Thanks,
Dave Patton
337 298-8447
Baton Rouge Audubon Society
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Re: First year orchard oriole
Michael/Labirders- Specifically regarding winter reports of Orchard Orioles...... I know of three different orioles so far this winter that were subsequently identified as Hooded Orioles. Two of those were reported as Orchard Orioles and another was reported as a Baltimore. So, it's very important to obtain good photos of any wintering oriole for the remainder of this winter (and future winter observations), especially immature males and females. If in doubt, then eBird has other options such as "Hooded/Orchard" or "New World oriole sp." Those sorts of reports will usually be automatically flagged and the eBrd reviewers will assess the photos and get back to you. Steve Cardiff On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 1:01?PM James V Remsen via groups.io <najames= [email protected]> wrote: Michael/LABIRD ¡ª great winter record. The earliest true, long-distance
spring migrants of almost all of our land birds are adult males, often
singing. There¡¯s some circular reasoning involved in that, but I think it
holds pretty well for most species. So, your bird, as well as first-year
males of almost any migrants, are likely wandering overwintering birds.
Also, the very first true spring arrivals usually appear at either coastal
migrant traps or known or typical breeding locations.
Orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings seem especially prone to having
¡°new¡± birds show up sporadically during the winter. Their true origins
will only be revealed by telemetry or perhaps some lucky banding records.
In other words, we don¡¯t know if these new birds were in the neighborhood
all along and finally detected because of increasing feeder use after
natural food supplies diminish, or whether they are new arrivals from other
areas of their winter range, nearby or far.
===================
Dr. J. V. Remsen
Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds
Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences
LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
najames<at>LSU.edu
On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:30 PM, Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav@...> wrote:
[You don't often get email from michaelcav@.... Learn why
this is important at ]
Friends, a first year Orchard Oriole just appeared in our yard. That
seems awfully early, right? I'll try to get a picture. We got a good
look, but so far he was only here a couple of minutes.
Thanks,Michael Cavanaugh (a mile south of LSU off Highland Road)
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Re: First year orchard oriole
Michael/LABIRD ¡ª great winter record. The earliest true, long-distance spring migrants of almost all of our land birds are adult males, often singing. There¡¯s some circular reasoning involved in that, but I think it holds pretty well for most species. So, your bird, as well as first-year males of almost any migrants, are likely wandering overwintering birds. Also, the very first true spring arrivals usually appear at either coastal migrant traps or known or typical breeding locations. Orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks, and buntings seem especially prone to having ¡°new¡± birds show up sporadically during the winter. Their true origins will only be revealed by telemetry or perhaps some lucky banding records. In other words, we don¡¯t know if these new birds were in the neighborhood all along and finally detected because of increasing feeder use after natural food supplies diminish, or whether they are new arrivals from other areas of their winter range, nearby or far. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
On Feb 24, 2025, at 12:30 PM, Michael Cavanaugh via groups.io <michaelcav@...> wrote:
[You don't often get email from michaelcav@.... Learn why this is important at ]
Friends, a first year Orchard Oriole just appeared in our yard. That seems awfully early, right? I'll try to get a picture. We got a good look, but so far he was only here a couple of minutes.
Thanks,Michael Cavanaugh (a mile south of LSU off Highland Road)
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I had a female Cape May Warbler at my suet for most of the afternoon on Saturday, February 22 (Ogden Park, Baton Rouge, LA).
She came back in the rain on Sunday, February 23. I have many photos, none of which of very clear.
Jason Day confirmed I.D. and also has video and stills.
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First year orchard oriole
Friends, a first year Orchard Oriole just appeared in our yard.? That seems awfully early, right?? I'll try to get a picture.? We got a good look, but so far he was only here a couple of minutes.
?Thanks,Michael Cavanaugh (a mile south of LSU off Highland Road)
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Sandy Hollow WMA field trip on March 8 with Jane Patterson has openings. ?Email melissaweaverbird@... to sign up!
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Take LWF's Poll on Catahoula Lake
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Tuesday: Chloe St. Germain-Vermillion talks about Coastal Bird Surveys
Dear LABIRD,
All are welcome to attend the Orleans Audubon Society's February meeting
and lecture. I thought this topic would be of particular interest! --
Jennifer Coulson, OAS President
*Audubon Coastal Bird Surveys in Louisiana* Speaker: Chloe St.
Germain-Vermillion
Tuesday, February 18
6:30 p.m. social, 7:00 p.m. program
Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis (Lakeview) in
New Orleans.
Chloe St. Germain-Vermillion is Audubon Delta¡¯s Coastal Bird Technician, an
Orleans Audubon Society Board Member, and a Committee Member for the
Louisiana Bird Records Committee. Working primarily in Southeastern
Louisiana, Chloe has been monitoring coastal populations of breeding Least
Terns, Common Nighthawks, and Wilson¡¯s Plovers for the past 3 years. She is
also responsible for coordinating the Audubon Coastal Bird Survey in
Louisiana and running the New Orleans Rooftop-Nesting Bird Program in
partnership with Orleans Audubon Society.
The Audubon Coastal Bird Survey (ACBS) provides scientists with valuable
data for addressing conservation needs of coastal waterbirds and shorebirds
along the Gulf Coast. As Audubon Delta¡¯s Coastal Bird Technician for
Louisiana, Chloe is responsible for conducting and coordinating these
surveys in coastal Louisiana during the spring, fall and winter. During
this presentation, you will discover what it takes to conduct a coastal
bird survey, learn some shorebird ID tips, and find out how you can become
involved as a volunteer surveyor!
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Bird was still present along Thibodaux Bypass Road at 5pm today.
Best,
- j
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Associate Director of Library and Information Sciences
LUMCON Library
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
8124 Highway 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
(985) 851-2875
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Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Dear fellow naturalists ,
For anyone interested in showing your support of the Stamms and the Purple
Martins and /or want to add any additional information regarding this
issue, the emails of the city council ( there are 5) are on the city
website (harahanla.gov/city-council ) and Mayor's email is:
tim.baudier@... . Any comment large or small will help. Sorry
so much effort and time has to go into this ridiculous lawsuit. It's a
good thing I have tolerant neighbors because my live oak has dumped a
million acorns into his pool this winter, or I would be facing a complaint
and would have to cut down my Live Oak!
Thank you again,
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan LA
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On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 7:57?PM joan garvey <joanmgarvey1@...> wrote: Wow!!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 12, 2025, at 4:58?PM, David P. Muth via groups.io <muthdp= [email protected]> wrote:
?FYI due to an Audubon Action Alert in December the mayor of Harahan
received more than 3,000 emails
On Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 3:48 PM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
I think that could only help . I ll touch base with Mr Wilson and
respond
back . And thank you Van for input, excellent points that need
addressing .
On Feb 12, 2025, at 2:56?PM, sandabar10 <sandabar10@...> wrote: ?I can't go to the hearings but like Mac Myers I will write, too, if
that would help. If so, who can supporters write to and where? Would
letters from supporters elsewhere in the country help?
Sandra
-------- Original message --------
From: "Mac Myers via groups.io" <budogmacm@...>
Date: 2/11/25 10:09 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: cedisalvo1@...
Cc: seejanebird@..., jenniferocoulson@..., LABIRD LABIRD < [email protected]>
Subject: Re: [labird] Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government
body
is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many
of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io
<cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at
the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently
putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io
<seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but
not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple
Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will
they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via
groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation
Chair,
Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with
the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post
Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal
when
they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with
the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird
sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard
birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city
time
to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m.,
with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
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Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Wow!!!
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Show quoted text
On Feb 12, 2025, at 4:58?PM, David P. Muth via groups.io <muthdp@...> wrote:
?FYI due to an Audubon Action Alert in December the mayor of Harahan
received more than 3,000 emails
On Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 3:48 PM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
I think that could only help . I ll touch base with Mr Wilson and respond
back . And thank you Van for input, excellent points that need addressing .
On Feb 12, 2025, at 2:56?PM, sandabar10 <sandabar10@...> wrote: ?I can't go to the hearings but like Mac Myers I will write, too, if
that would help. If so, who can supporters write to and where? Would
letters from supporters elsewhere in the country help?
Sandra
-------- Original message --------
From: "Mac Myers via groups.io" <budogmacm@...>
Date: 2/11/25 10:09 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: cedisalvo1@...
Cc: seejanebird@..., jenniferocoulson@..., LABIRD LABIRD < [email protected]>
Subject: Re: [labird] Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at
the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently
putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io
<seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but
not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple
Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will
they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via
groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation
Chair,
Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with
the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post
Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal
when
they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with
the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird
sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard
birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city
time
to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m.,
with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Re: Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
FYI due to an Audubon Action Alert in December the mayor of Harahan received more than 3,000 emails On Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 3:48 PM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1= [email protected]> wrote: I think that could only help . I ll touch base with Mr Wilson and respond
back . And thank you Van for input, excellent points that need addressing .
On Feb 12, 2025, at 2:56?PM, sandabar10 <sandabar10@...> wrote:
?I can't go to the hearings but like Mac Myers I will write, too, if that would help. If so, who can supporters write to and where? Would
letters from supporters elsewhere in the country help?
Sandra
-------- Original message --------
From: "Mac Myers via groups.io" <budogmacm@...>
Date: 2/11/25 10:09 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: cedisalvo1@...
Cc: seejanebird@..., jenniferocoulson@..., LABIRD LABIRD < [email protected]>
Subject: Re: [labird] Update on Harahan's Purple Martin "nuisance" case
Jenn, Jane, Cathy, et al.,
Thanks for the update on this idiotic litigation. Please send out a
reminder about any future hearings or trials. Also, where is this being
heard or tried--in a Harahan municipal court or ??? What government body is
responsible for this absurd law or interpretation of law? I think many of
us would be glad to write to them expressing outrage at this egregious
overreach of government, at the same time letting them know that we'll
boycott all Harahan businesses if they go forward with this.
Mac
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 8:30?AM Cathy DiSalvo via groups.io <cedisalvo1=
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you Jennifer for update and Mr Wilson for diligently defending the
Stamm's and the Martins. It is very important for a show of force at
the
trial on March 10. ( if there is one). The Stamm's are currently
putting
up their Martin houses and several Martins have already arrived.
Thanks to All
Cathy DiSalvo
Harahan resident and neighbor to Stamms.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:23?AM Jane Patterson via groups.io
<seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Jenn,
Thanks for the update. I actually spoke to a group of ladies in the garden
club in Harahan yesterday. They live in the Stamm¡¯s neighborhood but
not
all of them were aware of the issue.
Question: what is the status of the colony at this point? Purple
Martins
are starting to return and will no doubt return to the Stamm¡¯s. Will
they
find housing this year?
¡ªJane Patterson
On Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17?AM Jennifer Outlaw Coulson via
groups.io
<jenniferocoulson@...> wrote:
Dear LABIRD,
*Thank you to those of you who attended the hearing last night!*
UPDATE on Harahan¡¯s Purple Martin "Nuisance" Case
Breaking news ... last night at the Purple Martin "nuisance" case hearing
in Harahan, attorney and Orleans Audubon Society Conservation
Chair,
Andrew
Wilson, presented motions to dismiss. The judge was impressed with
the
argument that the case should be dismissed based on the Ex Post
Facto
Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits governments from
passing
laws that retroactively punish people for actions that were legal
when
they
were committed. A retired couple in Harahan is being charged with
the
"crime" of keeping Purple Martin houses in their backyard, because
their
neighbor has declared the martins to be a public nuisance and human health
hazard. The fact that this case is being considered at all is
bewildering
because Harahan has officially declared itself to be a bird
sanctuary.
Concerned citizens turned out in droves last night to attend the
hearing
and show their support for Purple Martins and the Stamms. The crowd ranged
from Harahan residents to bird watchers, folks who feed backyard
birds,
gardeners and nature enthusiasts.
The judge considered Mr. Wilson's argument a strong one, so much so
that
he
delayed the hearing and trial dates by one month, giving the city
time
to
respond. The hearing is now set for Monday, March 10, 5:00 p.m.,
with
the
trial to follow on Wednesday, March 125:00 p.m., if the case is not
dismissed. OAS hopes that you will mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Coulson
OAS President
|
Sarah Kracke
Jennifer Outlaw Coulson
joan garvey