Tetherow in the Spring
I trotted out through Tetherow a few days ago, the fresh morning dew’s damp coolness soothing on my well-formed paws. My large black nose aquiver (I think that’s a word)
with all the delicious new scents. In the distance, I marveled at the casual aesthetic of the recently-completed Tripleknot Townhome.
The Central Oregon morning was a delight to the senses. But, I could tell my master was a little pissed off . . . it was hard for him to watch the early-bird golfers enjoying the “adventure” of David Kidd’s links style design.
The Birds
The morning was alive, a near cacophony of avian chirping. No wonder the course is certified by Audubon International . . . there were birds seemingly everywhere.
Of course, with the number of hatchlings have come the golden mantle ground squirrels (my quarry!)
“Someday I’ll catch one of those little bastards”
. . . someday I’ll catch one of those little bastards! The squirrels have developed quite an appetite for the defenseless baby birds. The building of birdhouses throughout the community has been akin to setting the golden-mantle up with convenient fast food restaurants.
Tetherow Owners Step Forward
To inhibit the golden mantle’s proclivity to climb (and feast on the little birds), Tetherow members Erik and Mary Jensen, and Cal Eshoff wrapped the Tetherow bird townhome posts in tin
making them impenetrable to even the sharpest golden mantle claws. They also added 12 new birdhouses throughout the 18 hole track.
The “tinned” birdhouses have proven to be very effective; they are now being used in other areas of Central Oregon.
Tetherow’s Commitment
These practices are indicative of Tetherow’s commitment to the environment, and its continuing association with Audubon International.
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