The Ross's Gull that is being enjoyed by birders and others, and
hopefully may continue in and around Tupper Lake for even more
observers to see is bringing a major influx of visitors and their
spending to the area - it may be obvious, but this is a great and
simple opportunity to all who are coming in hopes of observing this
very rare bird to mention to everyone in that region that they are
there primarily thanks to that bird's appearance, and of course to
spend $ at many local businesses, and give something to the community
and region in exchange for the hospitality received; it would be a
nice opportunity as well for someone, in the area, to work out just
how many visitors are coming to see the rare gull (and other wildlife
and perhaps other attractions) especially how many birders show up in
total thru the full stay of this bird, and then, at least very
roughly, work out how much money may have been spent, given to local
and regional businesses through the big influx - it may end up being
a very substantial amount! It sounds as though birders from many
states & at least some provinces are or have been there, and it is
very possible, should the Ross's Gull remain for viewing for some
time, that seekers from countries beyond Canada will come in hopes of
seeing this bird: yes, it's that rare - & a bird that a very many
birders world-wide have not seen (even some who have spent time in the
Arctic regions)! For those that have time, explore more of the ADK
region; perhaps some other rarity is waiting discovery, and if not,
the whole region is one with many winter wonders.
good searching / finding,
Tom Fiore,
manhattan
island, NY
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