In addition to the sticking of PVC pipes to open the flap on the bayside, thus allowing more drainage. This morning, I came across heavy duty work on the North End East Side of the East Pond--the entrance is taped off as NPS has engaged in some engineer work. A hole has been dug just behind the water control gate on the path, deep enough to reach the pipe that goes under the north berm. I suspect this is the area that has been deemed problematic either due to leakage/collapsed or clogged pipe. My guess, is that they will try to repair this section of the pipe.
I was surprised to see this being attempted now but I suppose folks have realized how dire the situation is and are trying to correct the problem. You have to give NPS credit for trying. I cannot thank enough all of you who took the time to call or write. Let's hope this fix works. Your efforts paid off in getting action and I hope that the result is a long term solution in place that will enable proper drainage of the pond. Earlier, I did a shorebird survey at Breezy Point where I had 10 species of shorebirds highlighted by 4 Whimbrels and a fresh looking juvenile Spotted Sandpiper. A brief seawatching was non productive. Cheers, -- 風 Swift as the wind 林 Quiet as the forest 火 Conquer like the fire 山 Steady as the mountain Sun Tzu <http://refspace.com/quotes/Sun_Tzu> *The Art of War* <http://refspace.com/quotes/The_Art_of_War> (\__/) (= '.'=) (") _ (") Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
