Bill—
My apologies, as I gave you some misinformation the other day regarding osprey platforms on utility poles. The osprey population on Cayuga Lake is increasing exponentially and there are not enough platforms to suit their present, let alone their future, needs. Since we need the cooperation of private landowners to build osprey platforms to augment NYSEG’s efforts, it is important that we keep the facts straight. • Osprey platforms attached to utility poles using risers are a last resort measure and NOT the preferred solution to problematic osprey nests. • Platforms cannot be installed upon request. • Riser platforms are only used in emergencies where Ospreys are attempting to build nests and no alternatives exist. • NYSEG has many environmental stewardship projects, but there is no budget specifically for osprey platforms. •All questions about osprey that pertain to NYSEG should be addressed to Paul Paradine atpbparad...@nyseg.com Please relay this information to your friend. I am compiling a collection of osprey plans for private landowners to use to build their own platforms to promote landowners building osprey platforms in the Cayuga Basin. They will be posted on the Osprey at Salt Point<http://www.lansingrec.com/ospreys> website in a week or so. Thanks! Candace -- 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/ --
