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Male Cowbird
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The
Brown-headed Cowbird is North America’s
most common “brood parasite.”
A female cowbird makes no nest of her
own, but instead lays her eggs in the
nests of other bird species, who then
raise the young cowbirds.
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Big Walnut Community Trail was a gift from Walter and Kathy Sandel in 1990. Located in Sunbury, this 2/3 mile former rail bed has been converted into a gravel walking trail which extends between the Trailhouse and Big Walnut Elementary School. Funding for the trail conversion was provided by a NatureWorks grant. The Trailhouse, which was a former depot, was purchased in 2002.
Approximate walking time: 25 minutes.
Facts
- 2/3 mile converted rail bed
- Opened in 2001
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Trailhouse w/ meeting room for rent
- 1.2 Mile Loop Trail
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Leashed dogs are allowed on these trails, but you must clean up after your
pets. “Mutt mitts” are provided at the kiosk to assist you in the clean up.
Future Plans
- Expanded trail
- Renovated Trailhouse
- Realignment of entrance driveway
- Enlarged parking lot
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my Nest?