Picture of a fish swimming in the water this past week.
LGA Nuisance Canada Geese Lakewide Survey
Canadian geese are a growing problem on Lake George. (Photo – Lake George Association.)
Nuisance resident Canada geese are a growing problem on the Lake for private properties and the Lake’s water quality. Just 1 goose can produce about 1 lb of droppings per day! Droppings contain bacteria and nutrients including phosphorus, both of which can impact water quality. Unfortunately, there often isn’t much that can be done to help homeowners with the problem other than suggest a shoreline buffer or some other goose deterrent ideas.
However, the Lake George Association hasn’t given up on addressing this issue over the years – and are happy to be able to tell you that now they are working with USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services staff to conduct a lake-wide survey of the Canada Goose population on Lake George this month. A census of the current population is the first step in moving forward with a lake-wide management plan.
It is a big lake – so the LGA needs your help! They know that some areas on the lake are prone to more goose problems than others. If you know of an area (like your front lawn) where the geese are constantly hanging out – they would like to know about it. This info will greatly help them get a more accurate picture of the goose population on the Lake during their survey.
The LGA would like to know:
1. where you see the geese (address and description from the water would be good since we will be on a boat to conduct the survey),
2. about how many geese are in the flock,
3.and how frequently they are there (are they always in the same place every day – do they have a daily routine?, etc) .
Please email this info to Emily at edebolt@lakegeorgeassociation.org or call the office at 518-668-3558 by Monday August 18th.
It’s Not Easy Being Green
A little creature I encountered on a walk today.
Morning Surprise
I went outside this morning and almost tripped on this turtle which appeared to be sitting on its eggs. It looks like its shell has a break in it and the pictures capture a bit of its tail, which is very reptilian. (Click images to see full-scale.) Not wanting to disturb it any further, I left it alone.
Bald Eagle Sighting: Lake Champlain South Bay Bridge
Many thanks to Dave Richards who emailed me these pictures of a bald eagle taken from the Lake Champlain South Bay Bridge, on Sunday morning, December 8th, about 9:00 am.
Dave luckily had his digital camera on hand. Looks like the eagle was feasting on a fish.
While our local bald eagle population is improving, it’s hard to catch them on camera.
Thanks again go out to Dave for sharing these great shots!
Huey, Dewey, and Louie?
I saw these three ducks bobbing for their breakfast a few days ago and almost got them all with their tail ends in the air at the same time.
Yellow Finch
I saw this yellow finch today and no sooner than I snapped the shot, it flew away.
Bits of Everything
Watch Out, The Top 7 Summer Health Hazards
From WebMD, what you need to be careful of in the summertime.
DEC to Spend $3 million on Porous Pavement Project
The New York State Department of Conservation plans to move forward with a $3 million project to reconstruct a section of Beach Road on State lands and the Lake George Beach parking with porous asphalt and other storm water management features to protect water quality.
“Hoofprints Walk Of Fame” Unveiled at Saratoga Race Course
Man o’ War or Secretariat? The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the Saratoga 150 Committee today unveiled a new attraction designed to pay homage to the 30 most accomplished thoroughbreds to compete at Saratoga Race Course during its 150-year history.
New Tick-Borne Illness Could be Worse Than Lyme Disease
From CBS New York, a new disease spread by deer ticks has already infected 100,000 New Yorkers since the state first started keeping track.
LGPC: Draft Aquatic Invasive Species Plan Public Comments and Responses
The Lake George Park Commission recently released their responses to public comments regarding the aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement here.
A Tree Frog
I saw this cute little tree frog on my way to the Post Office this morning and was amazed at its camouflaging.
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Wild Turkey on Top of Mountain
Better watch out, Thanksgiving will be here soon!
Seagull Nest on Lake George
Some seagulls with some recently hatched chicks. Seen between Huletts and Bolton.
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The Sun Brings Out All
Finally, the sun is shining today. I spotted this chipmunk down by the water and it was quite content to sit and pose. So it looks like it the animals are enjoying the sun also.
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Sunbathers’ Delight
