Road ecology blog: fence markers or flags for sage grouse
Sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations in North America are under pressure from a range of issues. Some of these threats are related to roads and traffic. Sage grouse are sometimes hit by cars, but they can also collide with right-of-way or livestock fences. Markers or "flags" are used to make these fences more visible to fast and low flying sage grouse. The markers or flags can reduce fence strikes by 70% or more and they are especially recommended in areas with relatively high population densities and near leks where sage grouse concentrate during the mating season. More information about different types of fence markers and other sage grouse conservation efforts can be found at: http://sagegrouseinitiative.com/. Click here for additional images of fence markers.
All content © 2012 Marcel Huijser
Markers on livestock fences or right-of-way fences to reduce sage grouse colliding with these fences, near Bannack, Montana, USA
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