[va-bird] Re: Potential threat to top birding location in Prince William County

Another option that may be more effective and less divisive would be to 
lease or purchase the land for birding. There are plenty of 
organizations--the Audubon Society comes to mind--that might be willing to 
help out.

Bart Frazier
Bristow, Va.


> VA Birders,
>
> Seven local police departments are eyeing a property along Possum Point
> Road in Dumfries for a regional shooting range.  The property is owned
> by Dominion Virginia Power and the company is willing to sell or lease
> it for this use, as reported by Channel 9's evening news yesterday.
> Local birders know Possum Point and Cockpit Point Roads between
> Quantico Creek and the Potomac River as a prime area to see migrants in
> the spring. Many species stay to breed, as well.  A Bald Eagle nest is
> present there and has been protected by the electric company. The
> Prince William Co. government will have to give their approval and
> public hearings will be held. Input from the public may influence the
> decision. Birders have an interest in this issue and are advised to
> follow this news story.
>
> Paula Sullivan
> Alexandria, VA
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