Sapsuckers. We have an apple tree with what looks like a series of 1/4 inch diameter holes methodically drilled into the trunk. We thought it was a bug or beetle infestation at first and then found out is was caused by a woodpecker called a sapsucker. We never did see the sapsucker in action on our apple tree so when we got the next report it helped us see the connection.
Illahee Preserve Sapsucker. We received the attached photo that was taken last Sunday by Vic Ulsh in the Illahee Preserve of a Red Breasted Sapsucker. Vic gave a report on the Preserve that included the following:
I noted a red breasted sapsucker on a tree near the Almira parking lot. See attached photo. From recent observations it appears we have a pair of hairy woodpeckers and at least one red breasted sapsucker living near the Almira parking lot. Check out the telltale sapsucker holes in the bark.
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Blog Site Comments. There haven't been many comments on the blog site, but if they are like me this is something I am not very comfortable with yet. I did respond to a comment recently and have attached the three comments that were at the bottom of the blog, which I have copied below:
3 comments:
- Annexation to Bremerton is NOT what I want, or to Silverdale or any other city. I thought the reason for creating a Community Plan was to preclude that possibility. THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ANNEXATION OF ILLAHEE IS NOT GOOD NEWS! Glad someone from Illahee is concerned, and yes, talk about this at the community meeting.
- In response to Anonymous, I never thought we had to worry about annexation once we had our subarea plan, i.e., the Illahee Community Plan, but after hearing the the GMA required annexation by 2025 or 2030 for anyone within an Urban Growth Area, I am now concerned and think we need to further protect ourselves. It seems to me that much has changed in Illahee since 1998 when Illahee was first designated to be in the Urban Growth Area, and now we have a small window of opportunity open whereby we might be able to convince the county, and the Growth Management Hearings Board, that Illahee is indeed mostly rural with unique features that inhibit or prevent urban buildout and urban densities. If there ever was a time to try and get out from under the urban designation label, now seems to be it. I also would like to see this discussed at the Illahee Community meeting and voted upon, so we can get things moving and possibly approved by the end of this year. Jim Aho
- Does anyone else ever comment on these blogs other than me, Mr. Anonymous, and Mr. Aho?
Illahee Community Meeting 2/23/11. There will be an Illahee Community meeting on February 23rd at the Library on Sylvan Way at either 6 pm or 6:30 pm. We heard they were trying to find a speaker to talk about the Growth Management Act, Urban Growth Areas, and annexation. We will let you know when we find out what the agenda will be.
Jim Aho
WRT the question from Anonymous: Yes, other people do post comments ... and, Why are you posting such a question as 'anonymous'? [It is not always obvious that all the 'anonymous' posts are done by one individual.]
ReplyDeleteOn other things, I really appreciate the posts and the opportunity to learn more about the community through the blog and emails.
I have always felt a little powerless being in unicorporated Kitsap County. Everything that goes on in Bremerton effects us and our community. I think we would have a bigger voice if we are part of Bremerton, but we can still maintain our neighborhood cohesion which is very strong thanks to Jim Aho and his cohort of advocates.
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