Lake Treman

formed by a 1930’s Dam on Buttermilk Creek

Lake Treman from the dam.

Buttermilk creek flowing into Lake Treman.

Dam on Buttermilk creek that forms Lake Treman. Here is stunning Civilian Conservation Corp (1930’s) work in this 36-foot-high stone dam that is not only a spectacle to observe but also serves as part of the trail that encircles Lake Treman. The man-made lake’s wooded shores and placid waters are a stark comparison to the gorge’s rocky cliffs and surging water

August 2023, Buttermilk Falls New York State Park, Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.

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Wild Ducks

On Lake Treman.

Two species of wild ducks rest on a fallen tree trunk.

That is a female Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) on right.

Wood Ducks mainly eat berries, acorns, and seeds, but also insects, making them omnivores. They are able to crush acorns after swallowing them within their gizzard.

August 2023, Buttermilk Falls New York State Park, Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.

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