Re: [cayugabirds-l] Question on waterfowl on Seneca Lake vs. Cayuga Lake

[John Gregoire]

Barbara, Seneca is deeper and the headwaters in the south at Watkins s
deepen dramatically within a hundred yards of the shore. The water at the
Geneva north end is shallower and more hospitable to waterfowl as it
provides better food possibilities.  While Seneca does get the occasional
gem and the warm waters near the crypto mining facilities power plant
create better conditions for waterfowl, Cayuga's relatively shallow waters
and ease of birding access make it a more popular birding venue.

On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 5:38 PM Barbara B. Eden  wrote:

> Today we went to Seneca Lake to Lodi State Park and down to Watkins. There
> were very few birds  on the water (only a small flock of ring billed gulls)
>
> Cayuga Lake usually has a wide variety of water fowl. Does anyone have any
> theories about this?  Is it because the shelf is shallower on Cayuga Lake
> so it’s easier for the birds to find food.
>
> Thanks in advance for any insights
>
>
>
> ~Barbara Eden
>
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[cayugabirds-l] Question on waterfowl on Seneca Lake vs. Cayuga Lake

[Barbara B. Eden]

Today we went to Seneca Lake to Lodi State Park and down to Watkins. There were 
very few birds  on the water (only a small flock of ring billed gulls)
Cayuga Lake usually has a wide variety of water fowl. Does anyone have any 
theories about this?  Is it because the shelf is shallower on Cayuga Lake so 
it's easier for the birds to find food.
Thanks in advance for any insights

~Barbara Eden


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