[BCNnet] New Montrose Beach signage

[ryanwc]

There's a regular at my kayak-rental place on the river.  He comes by
walking his dogs and has been going out on the water about once a week.
>From being on the river, he's getting into birding, though I can't seem to
convince that the great blue herons he sees aren't 'cranes'.  A minor
discrepancy, all in all.  He refers to whatever he hasn't seen before as "a
really rare bird," a habit with a sort of innocent charm.

Anyway, to circle back to topic, he told me today that he also regularly
walks his dogs at Montrose, but that 'you have to keep them on the leash or
they ticket you.  They're really strict.'

I think three months ago he would've been upset about this, but he
understands the reason for the sanctuary.  He himself hasn't been ticketed,
so the word must be passing through the doggy grapevine.

Just thought it was interesting to hear reaction from someone who is closer
to the other side of the divide, though he's coming our way.

Ryan



Chicago River Canoe &Kayak
www.chicagoriverpaddle.com



----- Original Message -----
From: "Leslie Borns" <birdperson@juno.com>
To: <ibet@lists.enteract.com>; <bcnnet@ece.iit.edu>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 8:00 PM
Subject: [BCNnet] New Montrose Beach signage


>
> "Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has
> been, I have great faith in a seed.  Convince me that you have a seed
> there, and I am prepared to expect wonders."
> - Henry David Thoreau
>
>
>
> Bird People:
>
> When it comes to Montrose Beach and Point these days, it's all about
> wonder.  The latest is the installation of two beautifully crafted dune
> habitat protection signs on the eastern, vegetated portion of the beach.
> These signs were a long time in the making.  The Park District took great
> care to incorporate succinct educational and regulatory language, along
> with an attractive design and bilingual (English/Spanish) format.  The
> two new signs are a huge addition to an already incredibly rich habitat.
> On behalf of all lakefront birders and those of us deeply involved in the
> process, we extend a heartfelt thanks and hats off to Mary Van Haaften,
> Park District Natural Areas Manager; Barry Burton, Deputy Director of the
> Department of Natural Resources; and our eminent Lakefront Director,
> Julie Gray, for their sincere dedication and commitment to the
> preservation and enhancement of high-quality lakefront habitat.
>
> Along with the two new dune protection signs, two shorebird protection
> signs were installed in the eastern corner of the beach.  These signs
> will serve the area well even if the experimental shorebird enclosure is
> not recreated.
>
> Please stay tuned for more information and updates about the wonderful
> habitat that has emerged on Montrose Beach, and the birds, wildlife, and
> unique plants it sustains.
>
>
> /Leslie Borns
> BCN Lakefront Task Force
> birdperson@juno.com
> Chicago/Cook
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