Re: [cayugabirds-l] Future of Lott Farm & Basin Upland Sandpipers?

2021-01-10 Thread Dave Nutter
I don’t think I am the best person to organize or make contact. I think there are people who can speak well about conservation and agriculture and programs as well as what birders or bird clubs or other organizations might offer. What I think would be good to cover would include: * How very

[cayugabirds-l] Mergs

2021-01-10 Thread Donna Lee Scott
Today at Lansing Station Rd by sunny Cayuga Lake, I saw 18 Red-breasted Mergansers, some of whom were smartly tossing & bowing their heads! Also scattered around were over 20 Goldeneyes, several Mallards & Black Ducks, 2 little Buffleheads & ~250 Canada Geese. Donna Scott Lansing Sent from my

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Future of Lott Farm & Basin Upland Sandpipers?

2021-01-10 Thread Suan Hsi Yong
As Cayuga Bird Club president, I'll bring this up for discussion at our next executive committee meeting. It sounds like engaging with the Lotts might be a good first step. Meanwhile, if anyone wants to play an active role in pursuing this further, perhaps with the backing of the bird club, let me

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Nita Irby's post

2021-01-10 Thread anneb . clark
Please remember that at this time the DEC controls the dam and thus lake. Writing the DEC and also being alert for a public comment period once they decide on their choice of action (repair, replace or remove) will be the most direct routes to influence. You certainly should register support

[cayugabirds-l] Nita Irby's post

2021-01-10 Thread Bard Prentiss
Hi All, Nita Irby’s post is spot on. Living on the lake she knows it’s value. It is also true that your “SUPPORT IS ALSO NEEDED” Please write: DEC and the Dryden Town Board and post information about the issue where ever else it might be appropriate. Best, Bard -- Cayugabirds-L List Info:

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Dryden Conservation Board Resolution Recommending Preservation of Dryden Lake Dam

2021-01-10 Thread Nita L. Irby
Hi all: It is my understanding that the posted resolution is from the Dryden Conservation Board and was sent to the Dryden Town Board. Our support is still needed. Per an inquiry to the Conservation Board last Fall, letters or petitions supporting the preservation of Dryden Lake should be sent

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Future of Lott Farm & Basin Upland Sandpipers?

2021-01-10 Thread Robert Horn
I agree that contacting the Finger Lakes Land Trust could be beneficial. They certainly are experts in land conservation. Bob Horn > On Jan 10, 2021, at 6:26 AM, John Gregoire > wrote: > > Dave, > The state has a strong farmland trust which greatly benefit the owner in cash > which is in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Future of Lott Farm & Basin Upland Sandpipers?

2021-01-10 Thread John Gregoire
Dave, The state has a strong farmland trust which greatly benefit the owner in cash which is in exchange for keeping it farmland. I have no further detail/ John On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 8:17 PM Dave Nutter wrote: > As many of you know, the private Lott Farm, located on the NE corner of > NYS-414