Acrobatic as well as aggressive, the versatile pine siskin will feed from tube feeders, trays, or globe feeders, thistle sacks, and occasionally on the ground for spilled seed there. They balance easily on the many diverse swaying devices we put out for winter birds we enjoy attracting. Where they appear is always a surprise. It’s all about the availability of the local food supply.
NEWS
Ossipee Zoning Board Ordered to Hold Another Hearing on Westward Shores
Effingham, which has abutter status in the issue, was not notified of the ZBA hearing at which Freedom, which also has abutter status, was given an opportunity to present its opposition to the expansion plan. Freedom had previously been denied the opportunity by Ossipee officials to present its case, a denial that was overruled by a state court judge.
Ossipee Planning Board Approves Gas Station
On a 5-2 vote, with two abstentions, developers of the old White’s Garage/Johnson Oil property will be allowed to proceed with their controversial plans. Unless there is an appeal, the vote ends a contentious application process that featured Planning Board members insulting one another as well as members of the public.
Weed Watcher Information Workshop Reminder
See you at Calumet Conference Center on Saturday? We’ll show you how to spot and report invasive weeds while recreating on the lake this summer.
Weed Watchers Know What’s Native and What’s Not
You can be on the lookout for invasive weeds while you’re on the lake this summer. Being a Weed Watcher is easy to learn, and we’re sponsoring a meeting on Saturday, June 10, at Calumet to show you what to look for. Coffee at 9 a.m. followed by the meeting. See you there.