At 5:30 a.m. along Mill Creek this week, I counted 7 singing species where we had 12 last May; the riparian edge was recently mowed to the waterline. If you’ve pushed for wider no-mow buffers or seasonal windows in your area, what’s worked to protect nesting habitat and keep the chorus diverse?
Since it was mowed to the waterline, propose a June-July no-mow buffer; Audubon: Cities, Towns, and Parks | Audubon. Would signage help?
Push winter-only mowing (Nov–Feb) via contracts; bring 5:30 a.m. counts — up for a joint meeting? https://www.fws.gov/service/migratory-bird-treaty-act.