Bald Eagles, Pied-billed Grebe, and Northern Harrier – Birds Listed on New York State’s Threatened List – Provide Stark Images of Lake’s Resurgence
April 10, 2014 – Nearly 500 Central New Yorkers viewed spectacular images of bald eagles, common mergansers, American black ducks, and other waterfowl at Audubon New York’s “Birds of Onondaga Lake” photography exhibit March 29 and 30 at the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center. Audubon New York hosted the exhibit with support from Honeywell and the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps. Onondaga Lake became an Important Bird Area in 1998 and was subsequently co-adopted by Montezuma Audubon Center, Onondaga Audubon Society, and Honeywell because of its value to waterfowl. The exhibit will be on display until the end of April.
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The “Birds of Onondaga Lake” exhibit was held in partnership with the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps, an expanding organization of community volunteers who are contributing to restoration projects that are creating or improving wildlife habitat in the Onondaga Lake watershed.
The Conservation Corps seeks to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program. It offers citizens and organizations the opportunity to participate in activities that help restore and sustain Onondaga Lake and its value as an IBA. Founding partners of the Corps include Montezuma Audubon Center, Onondaga Audubon Society, Parsons, O’Brien & Gere, and Honeywell.
To learn more about the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps or participate in future activities, please contact montezuma@audubon.org or call 315-365-3588. Schools, community groups, local organizations and individuals are welcome.
To schedule an appointment to view the exhibit, please call 315-552-9751 or submit the form found at www.lakecleanup.com. There is no fee to visit.
For more information on the Onondaga Lake cleanup, please visit www.lakecleanup.com.