DEC Contact: Andrea C. Pedrick (585) 226-5363 Andrea.Pedrick@dec.ny.gov September 26, 2023
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UPDATED ADDRESS: DEC SEEKS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN 2023-2024 WINTER RAPTOR SURVEYSInformation Session on Oct. 5 |
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today it is seeking volunteers to participate in the Winter Raptor Surveys for the 2023-2024 season. DEC wildlife personnel are holding an information session on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Ted Markham Nature Center, 6732 Mossy Bank Park Road, Bath, NY 14810, for interested participants. DEC’s goal is to identify habitat used by threatened northern harriers and endangered short-eared owls during their nonbreeding, wintering period. Stationary surveys are conducted from mid-November to late April and begin one hour before sunset. For more information, contact DEC’s Wildlife Technician with the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Elena Greco at 585-226-5458. |
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