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Eastern Meadowlarks Nest Near Boulder Knoll Farm
Eastern meadowlarks are in decline in the state but a nesting pair has raised a hatchling near Boulder Knoll Community Farm
A baby meadowlark temporarily lost its way recently at flying into a plastic hoop house and needing a bit of human interaction to find its way out.
Environmental Educator Julia Meurice released the young bird into the meadow and off it went!
A sighting of an adult Eastern meadowlark on the farm fence overlooking the wetland meadow was reported by two community farm members a week ago.
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Eastern meadowlarks are in decline throughout the state, so open space land such as Boulder Knoll Farm plays a critical role in providing habitat and nesting areas for species.
Read more information about this bird and others in decline.
Visitors are welcome to come out to the farm on Boulder Road to see if they can hear the meadowlarks singing. Click to listen to the Eastern Meadowlarks call.
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