Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Youmens Bird Pond

Does anyone knows who owns/maintains Youmens birding pond?
You, Dickie Welch, Sam Chapman Clark and 4 others
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  • Dennis C Bazemore Liberty Co, I think
  • Timothy Barrett I was told the county maintains it as far as the walking bridge goes and if trees are down. I'd be interested in a clean up or build if needed
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  • Nancy Maier This pond was given to the county by my Uncle Hoke Youmans. His cattle used to feed in it, thus keeping the lilly growth to a minimum. Needs a lot of work!
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  • John Kimker Sounds like it needs some cows....
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  • John Henderson I contacted the county and sent them some photos showing some work that needs to be done as a minimum. I was told that a work order has been submitted on it. I think this would be be a good project for volunteers to assist the county in making it a birding area. There was a sign identifying it but it is no longer there.
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  • Lisa Puckett-Wright My husband and I would like to clean it up and do some repairs, mow etc. I guess no one would mind?
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    • John Henderson I would contact the County Administrator (876-2164) before doing any work Lisa about liability issues. Maybe the county would appreciate some volunteer help or make it a project?
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  • Lisa Puckett-Wright Saw a birding club from Atlanta there awhile back. I
  • Robin Boyett John is this what I refer to as the gator pond?
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  • Robin Boyett I love this place!! I would be willing to help in some way.
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    • Lisa Puckett-Wright Robin BoyettWhen it cools off a little we are going over there and blow, trim and mow...maybe replace the bad boards on the deck. Now that I know no one will mind .
  • Sheri Hyde First place I ever fished! Mama use to take us there.
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  • Nancy Maier I will also help IN THE WINTER!!!
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  • Timothy Barrett We should make this a Colonels island thing since soo many want to help I'm sure County would be happy to have the help. I know they are short handed. I saw the # in 1 of the posts is there a name at the County office that we could reach out to? Does any body know
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  • John Woods It was donated to Liberty Co. , by my father John Woods .
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  • John Woods Maintenance is definitely needed , thanks for the interest . It is a beautiful rookery , one of the treasures of the coast .
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    • John Henderson Yes, it is John. Too bad the County doesn't value it more--it just seems to be a liability to them.Youmans Bird Pond is mentioned as a primary site for certain coastal birds in Birds of Georgia by Dr. John W. Parrish,Jr,Giff Beaton and Gregory Kennedy. Many Birding Clubs used to visit it pretty often.
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