HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - BC - 1982.11.04N 0 T I C E
BURLINGAME BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
MEETING: THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 1982
A G E N D A
I
ROLL CALL
II
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1982
III
COMMUNICATIONS
IV
REPORTS
A. Chairman
B. Commissioners
C. Park Director
V
OLD BUSINESS
VI
NEW BUSINESS
A. Shorebird Sanctuary - Mrs. Luana Hammett
VII
ADJOURNMENT
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Shorebird Sanctuary
In 1974, the City of Burlingame authorized 150 feet of city -
owned marshland area between Burlway and Mahler Road, to be
designated as a shorebird sanctuary. A volunteer group,
headed by Mrs. Luana Hammett, cleaned and cleared the area
of debris.and weeds. The Rotary Club of Burlingame donated
a sign;and a stone bench and the planting of trees were
added as a scout project. The first 3 to 4 years of the
Shorebird Sanctuary project the Audubon Society conducted
"Bird Walks" for interested groups.
The area designated is a perfect refuge for the shorebirds.
It is one of four "Flyways" in the country. The shorebirds
(as many as 11-15 species at one time) can be seen, 2 to 3
hours after high tide, feeding on the mud flats. Some of
the birds in this area migrate all the way from South America.
Many of the shorebirds live in the San Francisco Bay Area
year round; 50% of the ducks wintering in the San Francisco
Bay Area remain.
Halophytes are the only kind of plant life that can grow in
the salty climate of the marsh land. Cord grass is the "staff
of life" for the wildlife in the marsh and grows abundantly.
Pickleweed is another kind of plant observed in the area. The
marshland is used for 2 or 3 day stop-overs,in the shorebird
migration habit, for rest, refuge, and food.
Of the 276 miles of coastline only 5 are publicly owned. The
Shorebird Sanctuary is located off of Airport Blvd., and can
be visited at any time in any kind of weather.
Presentation by Mrs. Luana Hammett at the November 4, 1982
Beautification Commission meeting.
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