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Is the use of flushing bars on tractors effective in reducing ground nesting bird mortality or on nest success rates? I am only able to find very old ...
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Asked March 14, 2025, 10:53 AM EDT
Is the use of flushing bars on tractors effective in reducing ground nesting bird mortality or on nest success rates? I am only able to find very old data from the 1950's. Is there any more recent research than that?
Cheboygan County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
The most recent information I could find was published in 2012. The document is called, Agriculture Practices That Conserve Grassland Birds, by Daria Hyde and Suzan Campbell, from the Michigan Natural Features Inventory and Michigan State University.
The link is: https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/resources/pdfs/agricultural_practices_that_conserve_grasslands_birds_(e3190).pdf
There are several references in the back of this publication that can also be used for more information.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Phil Kaatz
The most recent information I could find was published in 2012. The document is called, Agriculture Practices That Conserve Grassland Birds, by Daria Hyde and Suzan Campbell, from the Michigan Natural Features Inventory and Michigan State University.
The link is: https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/resources/pdfs/agricultural_practices_that_conserve_grasslands_birds_(e3190).pdf
There are several references in the back of this publication that can also be used for more information.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Phil Kaatz
