EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
http://www.eaglestar.net
Issue #12
April 14, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week
Got Wildlife? Attracting Birds to Your Property
Sponsor's Corner
Buyer's List Update
Auction News
Landterms.com Term of the Week: Rancho


"There are no birds in last year's nest." (refers to changed circumstances or
lost opportunities)
- English proverb


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK
Each issue we feature several properties that we find especially interesting.
This week the focus is on hunting/fishing outfitters, lodges, and investments.

Property #1 - Saskatchewan, Canada Outfitting Business
Approx. 10,000 sq. miles with no restrictions on client numbers. Great
late-season waterfowl (snow geese, Canada geese, mallards) and world-class
grouse (Hungarian and sharp-tailed) hunting. Fishing rights on a lake with
northern pike, walleye, and perch. Guide, outfit, and hunt year-round - an
affordable way to live your dream and earn a living at the same time. Photos
and details at http://www.eaglestar.net/dhl4-.html.

Property #2 - Manitoba, Canada Hunting/Fishing Lodge
First-class fishing and hunting lodge on a 35 mile long lake with no other
resorts or roads. Approx. 1,600 square mile hunting area. Moose, bear,
walleye, pike, and more! Main lodge, 7 private cabins, 16 fishing boats, and 3
outpost lakes with cabins on each. Well-maintained with numerous upgrades. In
business since 1984 with an excellent reputation and repeat guest rate. A
turnkey operation. See the photos at http://www.eaglestar.net/brnt.html.

Property #3 - Snake River, Idaho Hunting/Fishing Lodge Investment Opportunity
Seeking 1-3 partners who are looking for a solid ROI secured by real property.
$250,000 minimum investment on a multi-million dollar property located on the
Snake River in Idaho. Detailed business plan available through email.
Property information: 3/4 mile Snake River frontage with dozens of islands
filled with ducks, geese, upland game birds, & mule deer. Photos and contact
information at http://www.eaglestar.net/srt3-.html.


GOT WILDLIFE?
ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR PROPERTY
In Issue 5 (Feb. 25, 2008), we discussed general principles for attracting
wildlife to your yard or property. With the advent of Spring, it's a good time
to revisit this subject with some specific tips and guidelines about birds.
Making a variety of habitats available will ensure that diverse bird species
will add your property to their feeding routes or perhaps even nest in your
yard. The article in Issue 5 describes the components of habitat that are
necessary for wildlife survival and how to include those components on your
property. If you wish to review this article, you can find it at
http://www.eaglestar.net/newsletter/index.cgi?ID=5.

Animals (humans included!) require food, water, shelter, and space in order to
live. The need for food and water are obvious. Shelter provides both a place to
raise young and protection from predators or the elements. If you provide these
things in ways birds can easily use them, you will attract both a diversity and
abundance of bird species. The type and amount of space available tend to
dictate competitive interactions among animals. Non-predatory birds get along
pretty well at the feeder; making sure there is enough vertical space (trees
and shrubs) nearby for resting and roosting is usually all that is required.

Water should be made available in bird baths or shallow tubs or dishes. Keep
the level relatively low, no higher than a couple of inches, so that small
birds can easily bathe. Change the water at least every three days to keep it
clean and free of algae, mosquitoes and parasites. Placing the water container
on an elevated surface, such as a tree stump or table, or hanging it from a
tree will allow the birds to see approaching predators. Try to keep the water
shaded, if possible. If your state allows it, a graywater system is a great way
to re-use water for the benefit of plants and birds alike. If you choose to do
this, carefully consider what chemicals you put in the water (shampoo, soap,
cleaning agents, etc.). You will have to switch to biodegradable versions of
all these, which requires some careful label reading.

Food can be most easily provided by planting a variety of flowers, grasses,
trees, and shrubs. Trees or shrubs that produce nuts (known as mast in the
world of wildlife science) are great choices, as are plants that produce
berries or other fruit. Any plant that attracts insects is a good choice, since
many bird species feed primarily on insects. Include flowers that give nectar,
which will attract both hummingbirds and insects that use these types of
plants. Columbines and other buttercup family plants, snapdragons, and
penstemon are both beautiful and functional in this regard. You can also
supplement landscaped food sources with bird feeders. Many types of small birds
will use finch feeders filled with seed. A suet feeder filled with suet cakes
provides high-energy sustenance to birds of all shapes and sizes. Don't forget
birds that prefer the ground, like quail. You can feed these types of birds by
spreading some seed on the ground, or by using quail blocks or other blocked
bird food.

Shelter is usually provided using both landscaping and birdhouses. Be aware
that only bird species that nest in the natural holes in trees (appropriately
called cavity nesters) will use birdhouses. Cavity-nesting species include
bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and flycatchers; these
types of birds are usually insectivorous (they eat insects). Other birds, such
as jays, robins, and hummingbirds, prefer to build cup-shaped nests in trees or
shrubs or under the eaves of buildings. Still other species like the junco
conceal their nests on the ground, or simply lay their eggs on the ground
without ever building a nest at all, as is the case with nighthawks. Thick
ground plants, such as native bunch grasses, provide good cover for
ground-nesters. Evergreens or thick shrubs provide good nesting habitat for
cup-nesters, which can be supplemented with open-style nest boxes or platforms.
If you install birdhouses for cavity-nesters, vary their heights between 5 and
8 feet from the ground. Different birds prefer to nest at different heights.

In many areas, loss of natural habitat due to human development is a huge
problem for birds and other wildlife. Providing habitat in your yard helps to
counteract this trend, and can provide hours of bird-watching enjoyment for
your family and guests. For more information, visit the following websites:

USDA Forest Service booklet on cavity-nesters:
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/SPFO/pubs/wildlife/nesting_birds/index.htm
Birds of North America Online: http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/review
Birdhouses 101: http://www.birdhouses101.com/default.asp


SPONSOR'S CORNER
Thanks to this week's sponsor of the Land and Property Review.
http://www.eaglestar.net/cstle.html

Price Recently Reduced: central Virginia estate and cattle ranch. Lakewood Farm
sits on 1,265 acres of beautiful rolling pastures. Three beautiful brick homes:
6,700 s.f. main house overlooks a stunning 65 acre lake which is stocked with
crappie, catfish, sunfish, and trophy bass. Beautiful views of Long Mountain
and peaks of Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from this working cattle ranch.
Motivated seller! View photos and details at
http://www.eaglestar.net/cstle.html.


BUYER'S LIST UPDATE
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Buyers_List/index.html

Placing an Eaglestar.net buyer's ad is free and can help you or your clients
find the real
estate you desire. Go to https://www.eaglestar.net/pages/buyers.html to begin.

Northeast Pennsylvania: Seeking land/acreage in NE Pennsylvania greater than 50
acres. Prefer larger sites of 250 to 1000 acres. Please refer to buyer #17082.

Looking in: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach, Florida areas. Seeking a
lease property larger than 100 acres for hunting. Please refer to buyer
#20525.

Wanted: Large acreage in northern Idaho panhandle. Multiple building sites,
water rights, and with views. Please refer to buyer #20519.

Wanted: Hunting lands in northeast Kansas. Please refer to buyer #20481.

Ohio - Licking, Muskingum or Coshocton Counties. 1000-3000 acres of hunting
land and house for lease. Will consider smaller tracts for sale. Please refer
to buyer #20479.


AUCTION NEWS
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Auction_Calendar/index.html

Lincoln County, Georgia: Land Auction Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.
Offered already divided in 3 tracts. High bidder's choice. All tracts will sell
from Property 1 (Norman Road).
Property 1: 50.5 Acres
Property 2: 32.5 Acres
Property 3: 99.5 Acres
Excellent timber growth potential with 6-14 years of growth on well-stocked
pine plantation tracts. Gated entrances to roads. Homesites with road
frontage on every tract. Easy access just off GA Hwy 79. Minutes from Clark
Hill Lake/ Broad River. Excellent investment opportunity. Photos at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20498.html.

Lincoln County, Kentucky: Farm Auction April 26, 2008, 1:00pm.
Large country home with 2-car garage, 1500+ft. road frontage, nice 37x50 block
work shop. Tobacco barn, shed/corncrib, 7000 bu. grain bin. Two ponds, good
hunting (deer, turkey, quail, etc.). 113 acres, cropland, pasture, and woods.
Photos and details at http://www.eaglestar.net/scw.html.

Lincoln County, Kentucky: Land Auction April 26, 2008, 1:00pm.
42 rolling acres, 85% cleared, 15% wooded. Fenced, on paved state highway. Barn
with small fenced lot, city water available, lots of possibilities. Photos and
details at http://www.eaglestar.net/scw1-.html.

Adair County, Kentucky: Estate Auction April 26, 2008, 10:00am.
196 acres, 4 tracts, new survey. Property is very private and offers all-around
excellent hunting! Good oil well possibilities, many nearby. Approx. 32
cleared acres, creek-side bottom land. Balance is wooded and
portions may have some marketable timber. Also antiques, household items, 2
older tractors and some antique farm equipment to be auctioned. View photos and
details at http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20444.html.


LANDTERMS.COM TERM OF THE WEEK
http://landterms.com
Each issue we feature a real estate, forestry, natural sciences or other
land-related term from our partner site, Landterms.com.

This week's term: Rancho
1. A Spanish land grant larger than 1,000 acres.
2. A small farm (Spanish).
3. A small building or group of small buildings (houses, huts, or bunkhouses)
for housing ranch workers.
4. Same as "ranch".

See all the different categories of terms and definitions at
http://landterms.com/categories.html.


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