Written by: Daniel Venditti
2024
Each year, new birdhouses are added to provide shelter for birds on the golf course, with guards installed on the posts to protect against predators like snakes. Currently, the property hosts 27 bluebird nest boxes, 4 purple martin boxes, and 2 wood duck houses. A local volunteer, who has been visiting the course for over 20 years, monitors these nesting sites monthly. She records all observed bird species and tracks the bluebird population throughout the season, with her findings contributing to the local breeding bird atlas.
In addition, bat houses are strategically placed throughout the course in wooded areas, offering a safe space for bats to roost and raise their young. Bats play a crucial role in pest control, helping to naturally manage insect populations, which benefits both the course and the environment. By supporting bird and bat populations, the course promotes biodiversity and a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem.
