Question about the annual loon watch on November 16th. Are State Park fees
in effect year-round now?
I seem to recall seeing an automated fee kiosk at parking/entrances
recently.
Jody Enck
Jody W. Enck, PhD
Conservation Social Scientist, and
Founder of the Sister Bird Club Network
607-379-5940
On Thu, Nov 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM Suan Hsi Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> The annual Loon Watch at Taughannock, originally scheduled for this
> Sunday (11/9), has been postponed due to weather to the following
> Sunday (11/16), starting at 6:43am.
>
> The watch takes place near the point on the southeast side of the creek.
> Take the main entrance to Taughannock Falls State Park, then hug left
> towards the northernmost parking lot (42.5478, -76.5982).
> Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i5f9CwR2V4xUoV25A >
> This is an annual event to look for migrating loons (predominantly
> Common) that head south for winter. Initially, there will be flights
> of loons from northerly portions of Cayuga Lake, and by 7:30 a.m. we
> will see loons coming over from Lake Ontario and points north. You
> might also witness other migrating waterfowl like scoters and
> Long-tailed Ducks, as well as the occasional Red-throated Loon.
> Migration is a weather-dependent event; on good north-wind days you
> might see thousands of loons migrating over Cayuga Lake. North wind
> means cold and blustery, so dress properly for the weather. Bring warm
> gloves and hats. Also carry warm liquids to keep you warm.
>
> The precise times are part of a protocol that counts the loons in
> 15-minute periods beginning 15 minutes before sunrise at 6:58.
>
> Thanks to Jared Dawson, Scott Sutcliffe, and Stephanie Herrick for
> leading this year's watch.
>
> Suan
>
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