the Island. These boxes have been put up cooperatively by all branches of the 
     
     P.E.I. Wildlife Federation, Fly Fishers Federation, Holland College, and the 
     
     P.E.I. Fish and Wildlife Branch. In keeping with the stewardship incentives 
     
     of the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture, volunteers were enlisted to maintain 
     
     these nest boxes. A total of 25 volunteers were solicited for the 1991-92 
     
     survey year. Incentives in the form of a congratulatory letter from the 
     
     Minister of the Environment and a crest depicting the Wood duck and the North 
     
     American Waterfowl Management Plan logo were given to those who had 
     
     successfully maintained their allotted Wood Duck boxes. 
     
    

    
     Results for the 1991-92 survey indicate that of the 176 nest boxes 
     
     currently being maintained, 159 were checked for usage. The breakdown by 
     
     species of this usage is shown below. New nest boxes were distributed to 
     
     several people for installment. Two boxes were erected at Mooney's Pond, one 
     
     in Cavendish, and two at Indian River. 
     
    
   
   
    
     wise _.Number 
     
    

    
     Wood Duck 13 
     
     Common Grackle 20 
     
     Swallow 4 
     
    
   
   
    
     European Starling 
     
     Yellow-shafted Flicker 
     
     American Kestrel 
     
    

    
     other 
     
    
   
   
    
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     The relative success of this program depends entirely on the reliability 
     
     of its volunteers. Wood Duck nest boxes can be maintained from September 1 
     
     until March 31 without disturbing nesting birds. Maintenance is also crucial. 
     
     Each year old nest material must be replaced with clean woodchips (provided to 
     
     the volunteers) to cut down on parasites. Checking a Wood Duck nest box makes 
     
     a perfect winter outing for Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, families, 4-H groups ... 
     
     anyone interested in the outdoors. For information contact Brenda at 
     
     368-4668. 
     
    
   
   
    
     ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR 
     
    
   
   
    
     Nov. 3 - The NHS meeting will feature Dr. David Cairns who will speak on "How 
     
     To Count Fish". The meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m. 
     
    

    
     Nov. 7 - The Island Nature Trust's Seeds of Conservation Sale of bird seed 
     
     will be hosted across the Island. For prices and pick-up point 
     
     information, please call the Trust at 566-9150. 
     
    

    
     Nov. 7 - There will be a Public Rally in support of fishermen, ferry workers, 
     
     and the environment at 2 p.m. at Reg Rogers Rec. Field in Borden. 
     
    

    
     Nov. 25 to 27 - Marine Stewardship in the Northwest Atlantic at the Hotel 
     
     Newfoundland. Contact Mrs. J. Harris, Marine Institute, P.O. Box 4920, 
     
     St. John‘s, Nfld, 709-778-0660 FAX 709-778-0346 
     
    

    
     Nov. 26 - The Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Advisory Committee will 
     
     hold public hearings under the Pesticide Control Act. Watch newspapers 
     
     for further information. If you wish to speak out about pesticide use, 
     
     particularly about regulations, you should start getting a submission 
     
     together. 
     
    

    
     Dec. 1 - Lupines will be the topic of Dr. Katherine Clough's presentation at 
     
     the Natural History Society's monthly meeting which commences at 7:30 
     
     p.m. at the Farm Centre 
     
    
   
   
    
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