Missing Cat. We were asked if there was a picture of the cat that went missing that we reported in our last Update. Before we had a chance to check on one, someone forwarded a photo of the actual cat. If anyone has seen "Fiona" let us know and we will pass the information on.
Owl Pictures. Thanks to Ed who told us how to access the owl photos from an email. The owl in a barred owl, and looks similar in color to a spotted owl. The difference is the breast feathers on a barred owl are vertical, while those of a spotted own are horizontal. Some were hoping it was a spotted owl as the picture was taken close to where the Timbers Edge project is proposed to go in.
Dead Blotted Seal. We were advised by one of the local Area Habitat Biologists to report the dead seal to the Marine Mammal Investigations, which we did.
Missing Doe? The doe one resident was worried about is still around, according to those responding back. On a walk this evening we observed five dear with none having the distictive white markings of the deer in question.
Illahee Preserve Work Party Sunday Morning. We receive the following notice regarding an Illahee Preserve work party scheduled for Sunday morning.
ILLAHEE FOREST WORK PARTY. We are planning a work party for this Sunday to accomplish a couple tasks within Illahee Forest Preserve. The work will include gathering up limbs (which have already been cut) and piling onto an adjacent parking lot AND removing pieces of an abandoned car body which has already been dismantled & cut into manageable pieces by Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue. We had hoped to utilize some Navy volunteers but they have not yet confirmed. We welcome any volunteers who may be willing to help. Our target was 16 people for 1.5 to 2 hours. Gloves would be handy. Meeting location is the Almira parking lot at Illahee Forest Preserve located behind/above Lowe's in East Bremerton near the corner of Fuson and Almira. Target time for meeting is 9:00 AM this Sunday morning, September 13th. Muffins and coffee to be available.
I welcome any questions. Thank you.
Vic Ulsh
WK (360) 479-6900
HM (360) 373-4824
I welcome any questions. Thank you.
Vic Ulsh
WK (360) 479-6900
HM (360) 373-4824
Illahee Preserve Damage to Red Elderberry. We just received the following email regarding what looks like deliberate damage to red elderberry plants in the Preserve. Let us know if you see anyone doing the damage.
Just wanted to let you know about an evolving challenge at Illahee Forest. For reasons I cannot explain, somebody or somebodies have been wreaking havoc with red elderberry plants in the Forest. They are bending/breaking the stalks and leaving the damaged plant material to die. Mostly near the trail system, but some of the carnage is off trail. We had another round of damage to red elderberry shrubs in the past 1-2 days. This seems rather odd. The damage is only to red elderberry, but it's torn up pretty badly. As always, let's keep alert and monitor/investigate any suspicious behavior. Thanks.
By the way, I think there is some type of dead animal very near the Thompson parking lot, but I could not determine just where. Peeeeewwww!
By the way, I think there is some type of dead animal very near the Thompson parking lot, but I could not determine just where. Peeeeewwww!
Jim Aho
