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OBSERVING WILDLIFE AT PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK
Nearly four million visitors each year enjoy the natural beauty that Presque Isle has to offer . With this many visitors , the challenge of minimizing the impact to flora and fauna is daunting . To ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife , proper etiquette must be observed . This includes watching from a distance and not feeding the animals .
Feeding wild animals threatens not only the safety of humans , but wildlife as well . Certain species , such as coyote and geese , can become reliant on humans for food . When this happens , the wild animals don ’ t get a proper diet , such as when people feed bread to Canada geese who require aquatic vegetation . They simply fill up on nonnutritious things and become weak even though they have a full stomach .
Even after a short period of receiving handouts from well-meaning visitors , animals may alter their normal routines to maximize their exposure to humans to seek food rewards . This can lead to unintended consequences such as chasing , scratches , bites , disease and vehicle strikes . Vehicle strikes have taken a heavy toll on the resident foxes in recent years .
Other wildlife , such as owls and eagles , may use the peninsula for nesting , feeding , and shelter during times of migration . It is important to give these animals the space they need so they don ’ t abandon their nesting efforts . For example , 1,000 feet of buffer space for eagle nest viewing and 200 feet for an owl nest is recommended .
Some of the animals , such as hawks , owls , and all other birds of prey , are protected by federal law . Harassment of these animals is prohibited by law and violators face arrest and / or fines . Harassment includes approaching nesting areas too close , attempting to startle a bird into flight , lingering too long , and shouting or yelling to get an animal ’ s attention .
For more information , contact the Park Office located on the second floor of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at 814.833.7424 between 8 a . m . and 4 p . m ., weekdays .
ERIE GIVES : TUESDAY , AUGUST 10 !
Your community needs you now more than ever ! Support your favorite causes during Erie Gives on August 10 , 2021 . Brought to you by the Erie Community Foundation and its generous supporters , the signature event promotes the nonprofit sector , which during the international pandemic , is in the unique position of having to provide services while experiencing decreasing resources . You can be a philanthropist with a gift of just $ 25 or more . Make your gift online , mail a check , gift of stock , or the required minimum distribution from your IRA . For complete instructions on mailing your check , simply download the Erie Gives check contribution form and send it with your check to the Foundation , 459 West 6th Street , Erie , PA 16507 . This year marks the 11th anniversary of Erie Gives , which has raised over $ 32.2M in its history . Learn more by visiting ErieGives . org .
YAHN PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Yahn Planetarium is closed to the public at the time of publication . However , it is offering virtual planetarium shows for interested parties .
You can request a group virtual visit to the Yahn Planetarium that could include current events in astronomy and space science , a view of the current night sky , and more . Submit your virtual visit request online at pennstate . qualtrics . com / jfe / form / SV _ 0vPt8iGlan3qdhj for consideration . n
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