Chemung Valley Audubon Society
PO Box 663 Elmira NY 14902 Founded March 27 1950
Is Elmira's Gull Colony at Risk????
Appearantly residents of the Elmira area arent happy with all the gulls on the Chemung River. According to an article on local TV station WETM's website. You can read it here. The city of Elmira and the county of Chemung need to realize these birds are causing no harm to anyone and have been an attraction to birders from the area and around the state and out of state. They have been a source of income for those coming to see the birds. Remember the Sabine's Gull, people came from all around to view that bird and they spent money locally to do it. If we control the current colony or get rid of it, what will that do to those gulls that visit and are an attraction to the community? Let your voices be heard, read the article and email the writer or call WETM at 607-733-5518
I just noticed an article of the same issue here. This is in the Star Gazette. Here they are talking about "removing the island". If the island is "removed" It could seriously alter habitats of migrating shorebirds, herons. egrets, and even Peregrine Falcoms and Bald Eagles that hunt there. Again contact the local media!
Migration Marathon 2009
This year, we held the annual Migration Marathon a week earlier than usual.
We also allowed participants to operate beyond the usual Chemung County
border, so participants also reported from Steuben County, Schuyler County,
Pennsylvania, and, with Dave Russell's list, from Maryland.
In the traditional Chemung County area, 127 species were reported. Mary
Passage added Surf Scoter in Steuben County. John Storelli and his wife
added Great Horned Owl and Cape May Warbler in Pennsylvania. Dave's
additions in Maryland were: Acadian Flycatcher, Great Crested Flycathcer,
Purple Martin, Carolina Chickadee, Prothonotary Warbler, Kentucky Warbler,
Lincoln's Sparrow, and Orchard Oriole. With those additions, the Chemung
Valley and New York State lists were both 128 species, the Twin Tiers list
was 130 species, and the Eastern United States list was 138 species.
Highlights on the Chemung County list were: Common Loon, Double-crested
Cormorant, Black-crowned Night Heron, Ring-necked Duck, Osprey, American
Coot, Winter Wren, Mourning Warbler, Pine Siskin, and Evening Grosbeak.
-- Bill Ostrander
In the News
Bird Count Makes the local Newspaper! Click on the link to see Elmira CBC Elmira Christmas Bird Count Results The Elmira Christmas Bird Count was an interesting count this year with 58 | Corning 2008 CBC Results Canada Goose, 1130 |
Recent Photos
Who We Are
We envision ourselves as an organization that
*Is recognized as the regional promoter of birds and wild life habitat
*Is actively involved in the protection of wild life and their habitats
*Has a land management plan for the existing sanctuary
*Appeals to people of all ages
*Is recognized as the leading resource for regional environmental issues
*Is a facilitator of educational programs on birds and local ecology
