I just wanted to add a couple comments to Donna Scotts post about the refuge. I drove around the drive this morning and was very impressed with the new eagle sculpture by a local artist. With a 25 foot wingspan, I think it will get noticed by most people on the thruway (at least those heading east). I know a lot of people have said how they have driven past the refuge many times before finally stopping to check it out, maybe this will encourage more to stop.
While the wildlife drive is not open to pedestrians or bicycles yet, there are plans to open sections along the drive, hopefully by next year. Currently there are 4 locations on the drive that you may get out of your car; by the spillway (next to the Carp sign), at the photo blind, at Benning Marsh, and at the new viewing platform (next to the eagle sculpture). Your cooperation (and following the 15 mph speed limit) are greatly appreciated. These rules are designed to reduce disturbance to wildlife (and it does make a difference). Also, be advised that due to construction on the drive, you may encounter 2-way traffic, thank you. Mark Miller Sent from Windows Mail -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
