Fecal bacteria advisory-Ellacoya State RV Park, Gilford NH

[mowtorman]

If Loons are nesting in plain view in the channel they are doing well. It's a good thing they don't have 8 chicks.

I'm saying see them for what they are....large birds with big appetites that poop a lot.

Bird poop is one of the contributing factors in algae growth and disease. It all goes hand in hand if you think the lake is healthy and the status quo is fine you are as right as anyone who posts. Beach shutdowns for e coli and blue green algae speak for themselves. Weirs was actually as bad when sewage was going in the lake and large boats were discharging. Winnisquam in the 60s had large gobs of green algae on the beaches you could make into a ball and throw.

Happy 4th all... enjoy the best holiday in 3 years and stay safe.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by mowtorman

If Loons are nesting in plain view in the channel they are doing well. It's a good thing they don't have 8 chicks.

I'm saying see them for what they are....large birds with big appetites that poop a lot.

Bird poop is one of the contributing factors in algae growth and disease. It all goes hand in hand if you think the lake is healthy and the status quo is fine you are as right as anyone who posts. Beach shutdowns for e coli and blue green algae speak for themselves. Weirs was actually as bad when sewage was going in the lake and large boats were discharging. Winnisquam in the 60s had large gobs of green algae on the beaches you could make into a ball and throw.

Happy 4th all... enjoy the best holiday in 3 years and stay safe.

The birds have been here naturally for decades. Turfgrass and open area around the lake is the result of a human disturbance.
Two things you can't fight, capitalism and mother nature. Both are self-regulating - so our inputs have certain consequences.

[SAB1]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

The birds have been here naturally for decades. Turfgrass and open area around the lake is the result of a human disturbance.
Two things you can't fight, capitalism and mother nature. Both are self-regulating - so our inputs have certain consequences.

This is not correct. Back in the 70’s 80’s and 90’s it was rare to see geese here if at all.

[tis]

Originally Posted by SAB1

This is not correct. Back in the 70’s 80’s and 90’s it was rare to see geese here if at all.

You are exactly right.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by SAB1

This is not correct. Back in the 70’s 80’s and 90’s it was rare to see geese here if at all.

Rare... but they existed.
Their increase is due to the build out of habitat that suits them and a reduction in the predatory threats.

We also have environmental controls that reduce loss of eggs and young; as we no longer spray with certain items that get into the lakes and food supplies.

So better habitat and less predators equals more geese.

The problem is the lawns.