Sounds like there is a lot of momentum behind this and it might be
easier to deflect than to stop unless the weather is like today.
Celebrating the 100th probably is a huge deal for the agency, which
certainly have manages a lot of great habitat for birds. And they
people behind this
I went to the websites for State Parks (NYSOPRHP), Tompkins County Chamber of
Commerce, and Visit Ithaca, used the Contact Us feature of each, and briefly
asked them to please not do a light show in the gorge due to potential
disturbance of the Peregrines and Ravens nesting there.
- - Dave
Being listed as endangered or threatened isn’t really the criterion for legal
protection. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) already protects these birds
and their nests, eggs, and nestlings.
-Geo
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Peregrines were removed from the federal Endangered Species List in 1999.
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on behalf of Kevin C Packard
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:51 PM
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The Peregrines’ nest is just below the Visitor’s Center building at the falls overlook, so not likely to be lighted directly, unless the technicians are planning something really extravagant! The Ravens' nest is above and slightly north of the lip of the falls itself. It's well within the reach
Please rsvp for our speaker dinner at Moosewood Restaurant 215 N Cayuga St, Ste
70 at 5:30 p.m. before the meeting on April 15. We have available seats left,
so the first 3 people to rsvp will be able to join with speaker Julie Hart.
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Peregrines (and Ravens too) sometimes nest on buildings, bridges, and other structures in the vicinity of artificial lights. But those individuals have chosen those sites, and they are accustomed to the lights. I think the potential for harm to the birds nesting in the dark Taughannock gorge is
Though, Sandy, I do see them listed as endangered for NY according to the DEC.
Perhaps someone who knows wildlife laws here in NY could speak to this.
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/biodiversity-species-conservation/endangered-species/lists
List Of Endangered, Threatened And
Do we know where the lights will be? Will they light up the nest? I know someone at the Parks office and will try to contact them to see what’s possible.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 14, 2024, at 1:46 PM, Sandy Podulka wrote:
Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM
Interesting thought, but I don't think peregrine falcons are listed as
endangered under the ESA.
Best,
Kevin
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Would the Endangered Species Act make this illegal?
At 10:15 AM 4/14/2024, Tim Gallagher wrote:
>I heard some disturbing news last night.
>Apparently Taughannock Falls will be brightly
>illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming
>Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night (April 18,
>19, and 20). I
So what do we do?
Deb
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Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Taughannock Falls light show?
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in
Below is the press release for the evening light shows at the great falls in Taughannock Falls State Park later this week, which have potential to disturb the Peregrine Falcons and Ravens that are currently on nests there).Note that the event is jointly hosted by NYS Parks, Visit Ithaca, and also
I heard some disturbing news last night. Apparently Taughannock Falls will be
brightly illuminated from 8:30 to 10:00 this coming Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday night (April 18, 19, and 20). I guess it’s some kind of PR stunt to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State Park
It's getting to be that time of year again. So, in case you need a
refresher course.
Pete Saracino/NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer
https://youtu.be/NOPSGU7z-xI?si=0afvg7KfG71K6dLx
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