| Show V II yi Ufa Standard-Examin- How to build Rwt a simple birdhouse i 8W itt 8’ Freni This nesting box is suitable tor house d wrens 512 birdhouse entrance 1 14" in diameter or larger will admit house sparrows Any chickadees or screw holds side closed pivot nails allow side to swing out lor cleaning Use one nail at bottom to close side Nail Two 11" and the white-breaste- d nuthatch 4“ Lumber one 1'x6‘x No matter the reason this means streams that are predominantly populated by brown trout such as the Ogden Blacksmith Fork and sections of the Logan and Weber rivers are relatively immune to the effects of whirling disease From ID important trout fishery in Utah is largely sustained by natural reproduction of cutthroat and kokanee salmon both of which spawn in tributary streams that feed the lake Although the streams are not yet producing fish at their potential the DWR Forest Service and Bureau of Reclamation have been working for nearly a decade to improve trout habitat on those streams Whirling disease could devastate natural populations of cutthroat and kokanee which in turn could force the DWR to stock huge numbers of catchable-siz- e rainbow trout to maintain the fishery That would cost millions of fishing license dollars But while Strawberry is the most glaring concern other important streams seem less likely to be hurt by whirling disease 4” Mmnesola Dept ol Natural Resources Homes From ID materials Rensel said is that many heat up in the sun and can destroy the eggs or “stress out” the birds Cedar seems to last the longest with no paint or finish applied he said He often uses simple pine boxes that stay sturdy six or seven years He suggests making the hole no bigger than 1 14 inches in diameter big enough for chickadees or house wrens but not sparrows Rensel also warns against using wood preservatives because they contain chemicals that can give off harmful vapors “The decorative cutesy ones really catch your eye but I kind of prefer the natural I’m more utilitarian” he said adding that most birds probably would share his opinion No perches multiple doors Judges paid specific attention this year to several common mistakes made by birdhouse builders If you’re going for function over fashion don’t put perches on birdhouses Birds don’t want other birds sitting on the porch and hanging around the nest Babcock said Also for best results don’t make more than one entrance hole or create bird Standard- - tammer Birdhouse dimensions Chickadee 0 inches 1 floor depth of house diameter hole 8 inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 5 feet off the ground House wren floor depth of house inches 1 inch to 1 1 diameter hole 6 inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 0 feet off the ground House finch floor depth of house 6 inches diameter hole 4 inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 2 feet off the ground floor depth of house 1 0 inches 1 Nuthatches diameter hole inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 0 feet off the ground floor depth of house 1 1 8 inches 2 Northern flicker 1 6 diameter hole inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 0 feet off the ground floor depth of house 1 1 5 inches Screech owl diameter hole 1 2 inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 0 feet off the ground 8 floor depth of house inches Starling diameter hole inches between entrance and birdhouse floor 1 feet off the ground Source: Jack RensellOgden Nature Center 8-- 1 1 6-- 6-- 6-- 8 4-- 6-- 8-- 8-- 14-inc- h 6-- 8 6-- 14-1- 2-- 9-- 16-1- 14-1- 6 5 “apartments” Most birds don’t nest in groups and those that do such as purple martins aren’t found in Utah Babcock said For more crafty and common sense ideas Babcock invites visitors to the nature center’s birdhouse walk This year’s contest entries along with some from past years will be on display (many of them occupied) through the summer Myrl Slater of North Ogden has received several awards from the nature center Last year he picked up a “best use of recycled material” award for a rotted tree stump he hollowed out into a birdhouse He said he has constructed dozens in the past five years as a pastime to “while away the winter hours” Among them are a condo a bam a lean-t- o a schoolhouse and an outhouse “They’re all unique and different but they’re all functional” Slater said “I want the birds to keep coming back” 999 30 Anglers should be careful not to spread the mud in w hich the spores can reside from one stream to another That means cleaning mud from boots boats waders and other equipment It's also a good idea to disinfect boots using a mix of 10 parts water to one part chlonne bleach Carrying a small spray bottle and simply spraying boots and waders w ill kill the spores Wilson said Clean your waders And if research that suggests streams in good environmental condition are also less likely to be the site of major infestations bears up that means many of the important cutthroat trout streams such as the upper Logan River and the streams of the Uinta Mountains may be relatively safe The DWR is continuing can reai reporter Jim or jwright astamiardnet You H right at 625-426- h 6 Take this test to see if you need one of our weekend getaways Browns less susceptible Source 1 research on the effects of stream quality on the spread of w htrling disease In the meantime the agency is still asking anglers to take precautions v hen they fish on infected streams spores Whirling 5 12" Hsl Thursday May 27 It is not likely to have a great impact for example on the most important trout stream in the state The Green River below Flaming Gorge Reservoir is relatively safe from whirling disease because the DWR stocks it with 6-- to rainbow trout Researchers believe the disease only attacks recently hatched fish There is very little natural reproduction in the upper Green River although the lower reaches of the stream are largely sustained by naturally spawning brown trout Browns however are much more immune to the effects of whirling disease than are other trout Why browns seem to be immune to whirling disease is as yet an unanswered question Many researchers believe the European ancestors of modem brown trout developed an immunity to the disease long ago before being released in American waters Others suggest the timing of the brown’s spawning season in the fall instead of spring like rainbows and cutthroat provides a better answer Whirling disease is less likely to spread in very cold or warm water so the late season spawn of brown trout may actually help prevent them from coming in contact with the 1 I'm In no mood to take a stupid test LJ Yes LJ No $99 Sleep & Swim package for 4 people at Seven Peaks Water Park! located la Provo Utah Baced upon availability bit on edge are we? 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