Where are the shorebirds? That was the question in my head this morning as I
did a survey from the south to the north end of the pond and back.
Less than 100 shorebirds accounting for 7 species is a disheartening
observation for August 2nd. When you see one Short-billed Dowitcher for the
entire duration of your survey, the gear gets heavier and the hike is
laborious. Of course, this could all change rather quickly but for the moment,
the action on the East Pond is, "ho-hum."
The highlights, were 49 American Oystercatchers, no doubt pushed onto the pond
by the very high tide. 3 Juvenile Lesser Yellowlegs and 2 Least Sandpipers.
Sunday, I had 1 juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper at Cupsogue so they are on
their way and should be showing up on the pond soon.
While the water level remains high due to the recent rainfall. I did however,
e-mail NPS management on Saturday to let them know that the drainage was not
working as it should (too slow IMO). Given my constant er... reminders, I bet
they must love me over there.
Please exercise caution around the pond during the time the water level is back
up. Especially, so on the south end when walking around Shriber's Slew. The
water, is at the moment right up against the edge and that can be very
deceiving when navigating that area. Avoid getting too close to the edge as it
could give away and it is deep in that area.
Let's hope for the arrival of thousands of shorebirds soon!
Cheers,
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"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of
others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." ~ Frederick
Douglass
風 Swift as the wind
林 Quiet as the forest
火 Conquer like the fire
山 Steady as the mountain
Sun Tzu The Art of War
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Andrew Baksh
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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