Texas Parks & Wildlife News, March 27, 1992 Page: 8
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The institution placed a high priority on preserving the unique advantage of
having the colony located on university property, Vahle said. The committee reviewed
plans and made suggestions in the layout of the recreation areas to minimize any
potential disturbances to the "off limits" nesting area. Trees and other vegetation were
planted and a buffer zone was established to give the birds a sense of security.
Construction of the recreational facility occurred over a period of three
winters, and work stopped and started as the birds arrived to nest and departed on
their migration south. The colony is flourishing and expanding, and now that the
rookery is stabilized, the medical center plans to make further enhancements over the
coming years to attract a greater variety of bird species.
Another benefit resulting from the effort was the documentation of the
number of bird species using the small area seasonally and returning annually In
addition to the five species of herons and egrets, Dr Dorothy E. Croall and Chris
Snook, medical center staff members, found that 14 other bird species nest there and
90 other species use it during spring, fall and winter migration. Several of these
species were unexpected and others very rare.
The medical center is located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. The birds migrate
to the area as early as late February and remain until late September or early October
each year
Protecting and managing this rookery is another example of how man and
wildlife can coexist.
BS 3/27/92
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