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Pomfret Sedge Wren Information

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Aaron Bourque
Sat, Jun 12, 2021 3:56 PM

We are very excited to have Sedge Wrens in Pomfret again! After three years
they have returned, and we want to implement the same precaution as in 2018
to make sure they have a successful nesting. I was asked by Andy
Rzeznikiewicz, the original finder of the bird and the Land Manager of the
preserve, to give some information as to the details and location of the
Sedge Wren spot.

The Sedge Wren has been seen and heard consistently at an area of the
Wyndham Land Trust- Duck Marsh Preserve on Holmes Road, not very far from
the parking lot on Wrights Crossing Road. From the parking lot at Wrights
Crossing Road, drive South toward the Center at Pomfret and Holmes Road
will be the first road on your left. About half a mile up the road there is
a gate on the left, walk around it to get to a trail that will take you to
a platform in the middle of the field. The Sedge Wren has been spotted
singing in the grasses beyond the platform. *Please *do not walk anywhere
else on this part of the preserve except for the mowed path straight to the
platform, there are other grassland species nesting as well such as
Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow somewhat close to the trail.  Patrick Comins
said it best in an email from the original discovery of the Sedge Wrens in
2018:
"A few requests since Sedge Wren is a state endangered species and this is
conservation land:
Please no tapes or pishing whatsoever!  (The male is
Quite vocal if one has some patience)
Stay either on the platform or mowed trails."

If there are reports of people not adhering to these guidelines Andy has
assured me that he will have to close the area down to visitors during the
nesting season. For more information about activities that are allowed or
not, please visit https://www.wyndhamlandtrust.org/about/faq/
Thank you for your respect and consideration when visiting this location.
Happy birding!

  • Aaron Bourque, Putnam
We are very excited to have Sedge Wrens in Pomfret again! After three years they have returned, and we want to implement the same precaution as in 2018 to make sure they have a successful nesting. I was asked by Andy Rzeznikiewicz, the original finder of the bird and the Land Manager of the preserve, to give some information as to the details and location of the Sedge Wren spot. The Sedge Wren has been seen and heard consistently at an area of the Wyndham Land Trust- Duck Marsh Preserve on Holmes Road, not very far from the parking lot on Wrights Crossing Road. From the parking lot at Wrights Crossing Road, drive South toward the Center at Pomfret and Holmes Road will be the first road on your left. About half a mile up the road there is a gate on the left, walk around it to get to a trail that will take you to a platform in the middle of the field. The Sedge Wren has been spotted singing in the grasses beyond the platform. *Please *do not walk anywhere else on this part of the preserve except for the mowed path straight to the platform, there are other grassland species nesting as well such as Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow somewhat close to the trail. Patrick Comins said it best in an email from the original discovery of the Sedge Wrens in 2018: "A few requests since Sedge Wren is a state endangered species and this is conservation land: Please no tapes or pishing whatsoever! (The male is Quite vocal if one has some patience) Stay either on the platform or mowed trails." If there are reports of people not adhering to these guidelines Andy has assured me that he will have to close the area down to visitors during the nesting season. For more information about activities that are allowed or not, please visit https://www.wyndhamlandtrust.org/about/faq/ Thank you for your respect and consideration when visiting this location. Happy birding! - Aaron Bourque, Putnam
AM
Andrew McGann
Sat, Jun 12, 2021 10:29 PM

Hi Aaron et al.,

These directions are extremely helpful. Thanks very much! As someone who is most often birding with a 2-yr-old toddler in tow, it really helps to have more information on the logistics than what is often gleaned via eBird checklists.

I just wanted to add that I found on the Wyndham Land Trust website a direct link to a customized Google Map with the parking area, trail, property boundaries, etc.

Duck Marsh Preserve - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=12hAWfLGEMgWKwNvxvo3NVIAYdWbDFKg4&usp=sharing

Hopefully this link works for everyone who is interested.

Lastly, before I step off the soap box, I wanted to second the “preaching to the choir” about utmost birding etiquette, especially in the case of sensitive nesting birds. The opportunities for all to enjoy and learn from their own experiences in the field should not be ruined by someone acting selfishly. It’s not too difficult to put the birds’ welfare first. Again, I’m super grateful for the sharing of special birds in special places.

Good birding to all,
Andy McGann

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Andy McGann
New Haven, CT

On Jun 12, 2021, at 11:56 AM, Aaron Bourque aaronbirdwatcher100@gmail.com wrote:

We are very excited to have Sedge Wrens in Pomfret again! After three years
they have returned, and we want to implement the same precaution as in 2018
to make sure they have a successful nesting. I was asked by Andy
Rzeznikiewicz, the original finder of the bird and the Land Manager of the
preserve, to give some information as to the details and location of the
Sedge Wren spot.

The Sedge Wren has been seen and heard consistently at an area of the
Wyndham Land Trust- Duck Marsh Preserve on Holmes Road, not very far from
the parking lot on Wrights Crossing Road. From the parking lot at Wrights
Crossing Road, drive South toward the Center at Pomfret and Holmes Road
will be the first road on your left. About half a mile up the road there is
a gate on the left, walk around it to get to a trail that will take you to
a platform in the middle of the field. The Sedge Wren has been spotted
singing in the grasses beyond the platform. *Please *do not walk anywhere
else on this part of the preserve except for the mowed path straight to the
platform, there are other grassland species nesting as well such as
Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow somewhat close to the trail.  Patrick Comins
said it best in an email from the original discovery of the Sedge Wrens in
2018:
"A few requests since Sedge Wren is a state endangered species and this is
conservation land:
Please no tapes or pishing whatsoever!  (The male is
Quite vocal if one has some patience)
Stay either on the platform or mowed trails."

If there are reports of people not adhering to these guidelines Andy has
assured me that he will have to close the area down to visitors during the
nesting season. For more information about activities that are allowed or
not, please visit https://www.wyndhamlandtrust.org/about/faq/
Thank you for your respect and consideration when visiting this location.
Happy birding!

  • Aaron Bourque, Putnam

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Hi Aaron et al., These directions are extremely helpful. Thanks very much! As someone who is most often birding with a 2-yr-old toddler in tow, it really helps to have more information on the logistics than what is often gleaned via eBird checklists. I just wanted to add that I found on the Wyndham Land Trust website a direct link to a customized Google Map with the parking area, trail, property boundaries, etc. Duck Marsh Preserve - https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=12hAWfLGEMgWKwNvxvo3NVIAYdWbDFKg4&usp=sharing Hopefully this link works for everyone who is interested. Lastly, before I step off the soap box, I wanted to second the “preaching to the choir” about utmost birding etiquette, especially in the case of sensitive nesting birds. The opportunities for all to enjoy and learn from their own experiences in the field should not be ruined by someone acting selfishly. It’s not too difficult to put the birds’ welfare first. Again, I’m super grateful for the sharing of special birds in special places. Good birding to all, Andy McGann -- Andy McGann New Haven, CT > On Jun 12, 2021, at 11:56 AM, Aaron Bourque <aaronbirdwatcher100@gmail.com> wrote: > > We are very excited to have Sedge Wrens in Pomfret again! After three years > they have returned, and we want to implement the same precaution as in 2018 > to make sure they have a successful nesting. I was asked by Andy > Rzeznikiewicz, the original finder of the bird and the Land Manager of the > preserve, to give some information as to the details and location of the > Sedge Wren spot. > > The Sedge Wren has been seen and heard consistently at an area of the > Wyndham Land Trust- Duck Marsh Preserve on Holmes Road, not very far from > the parking lot on Wrights Crossing Road. From the parking lot at Wrights > Crossing Road, drive South toward the Center at Pomfret and Holmes Road > will be the first road on your left. About half a mile up the road there is > a gate on the left, walk around it to get to a trail that will take you to > a platform in the middle of the field. The Sedge Wren has been spotted > singing in the grasses beyond the platform. *Please *do not walk anywhere > else on this part of the preserve except for the mowed path straight to the > platform, there are other grassland species nesting as well such as > Bobolink and Savannah Sparrow somewhat close to the trail. Patrick Comins > said it best in an email from the original discovery of the Sedge Wrens in > 2018: > "A few requests since Sedge Wren is a state endangered species and this is > conservation land: > Please no tapes or pishing whatsoever! (The male is > Quite vocal if one has some patience) > Stay either on the platform or mowed trails." > > If there are reports of people not adhering to these guidelines Andy has > assured me that he will have to close the area down to visitors during the > nesting season. For more information about activities that are allowed or > not, please visit https://www.wyndhamlandtrust.org/about/faq/ > Thank you for your respect and consideration when visiting this location. > Happy birding! > > - Aaron Bourque, Putnam > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/