Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival

2015-08-30 Thread Andrew Baksh 
Some photos from yesterday's Shorebird Festival can be seen here



I should add that during yesterday's presentation, I learned that the
superintendent of Gateway, Jennifer Nersesian, announced that the breach to
the West Pond will be closed. That is the text message I received while I
was at the north end of the East Pond with a small group who stayed with
me.  While there is no timeline or details associated with her
announcement, it has to be seen as a positive development that we at least
have on RECORD, someone from National Park Service committing to closing
the breach.

l want to also add that I am grateful that Lloyd, Don and Kevin continue to
organize this event which is so much needed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
I hope they continue to do so for many years to come. If you missed the
event yesterday, think about attending next year. The usage of places like
the refuge for wildlife observation is very key to how decisions are made
in maintaining and enhancing existing wildlife habitats.

Cheers,


On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 1:46 PM, Lloyd Spitalnik <
ll...@lloydspitalnikphotos.com> wrote:

> We had a fabulous day with approx. 170 people attending throughout the
> day. I want to thank Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Doug Gochfeld and Andrew Baksh
> for their invaluable help as field leaders. They were really great.
> Although the quantity of birds wasn't there we did have many Stilt
> Sandpipers and Western Sandpipers up very close. There were a couple of
> Black Terns and one Gull-billed Tern. Of course there were Semipalmated
> Sandpipers and Plovers along with White-rumped Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper,
> Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher and both Yellowlegs. Earlier in
> the morning Andrew (Birding Dude) Baksh saw a Baird's which we couldn't
> relocate.
> We finished the day with a presentation given by Kevin Karlson. He gave a
> very entertaining and informative look at his new book "Birding by
> Impression"  part of the Peterson series.
> I want to publicly than the hard working people of Gateway National
> Recreation Area especially Jen Nersesian. Also NYC Audubon and the American
> Littoral Society for sponsoring the event.
>
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> All the best,
> Lloyd
> Lloyd Spitalnik Photography
> www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com
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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival

2015-08-30 Thread Lloyd Spitalnik 
We had a fabulous day with approx. 170 people attending throughout the day.
I want to thank Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Doug Gochfeld and Andrew Baksh for
their invaluable help as field leaders. They were really great.
Although the quantity of birds wasn't there we did have many Stilt
Sandpipers and Western Sandpipers up very close. There were a couple of
Black Terns and one Gull-billed Tern. Of course there were Semipalmated
Sandpipers and Plovers along with White-rumped Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper,
Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher and both Yellowlegs. Earlier in
the morning Andrew (Birding Dude) Baksh saw a Baird's which we couldn't
relocate.
We finished the day with a presentation given by Kevin Karlson. He gave a
very entertaining and informative look at his new book "Birding by
Impression"  part of the Peterson series.
I want to publicly than the hard working people of Gateway National
Recreation Area especially Jen Nersesian. Also NYC Audubon and the American
Littoral Society for sponsoring the event.

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Lloyd
Lloyd Spitalnik Photography
www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com 

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival

2015-08-30 Thread Lloyd Spitalnik 
We had a fabulous day with approx. 170 people attending throughout the day.
I want to thank Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Doug Gochfeld and Andrew Baksh for
their invaluable help as field leaders. They were really great.
Although the quantity of birds wasn't there we did have many Stilt
Sandpipers and Western Sandpipers up very close. There were a couple of
Black Terns and one Gull-billed Tern. Of course there were Semipalmated
Sandpipers and Plovers along with White-rumped Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper,
Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher and both Yellowlegs. Earlier in
the morning Andrew (Birding Dude) Baksh saw a Baird's which we couldn't
relocate.
We finished the day with a presentation given by Kevin Karlson. He gave a
very entertaining and informative look at his new book Birding by
Impression  part of the Peterson series.
I want to publicly than the hard working people of Gateway National
Recreation Area especially Jen Nersesian. Also NYC Audubon and the American
Littoral Society for sponsoring the event.

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Lloyd
Lloyd Spitalnik Photography
www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com http://www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com/main.php

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival

2015-08-30 Thread Andrew Baksh 
Some photos from yesterday's Shorebird Festival can be seen here
http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2015/08/shorebird-festival-at-jamaica-bay.html


I should add that during yesterday's presentation, I learned that the
superintendent of Gateway, Jennifer Nersesian, announced that the breach to
the West Pond will be closed. That is the text message I received while I
was at the north end of the East Pond with a small group who stayed with
me.  While there is no timeline or details associated with her
announcement, it has to be seen as a positive development that we at least
have on RECORD, someone from National Park Service committing to closing
the breach.

l want to also add that I am grateful that Lloyd, Don and Kevin continue to
organize this event which is so much needed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
I hope they continue to do so for many years to come. If you missed the
event yesterday, think about attending next year. The usage of places like
the refuge for wildlife observation is very key to how decisions are made
in maintaining and enhancing existing wildlife habitats.

Cheers,


On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 1:46 PM, Lloyd Spitalnik 
ll...@lloydspitalnikphotos.com wrote:

 We had a fabulous day with approx. 170 people attending throughout the
 day. I want to thank Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Doug Gochfeld and Andrew Baksh
 for their invaluable help as field leaders. They were really great.
 Although the quantity of birds wasn't there we did have many Stilt
 Sandpipers and Western Sandpipers up very close. There were a couple of
 Black Terns and one Gull-billed Tern. Of course there were Semipalmated
 Sandpipers and Plovers along with White-rumped Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper,
 Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher and both Yellowlegs. Earlier in
 the morning Andrew (Birding Dude) Baksh saw a Baird's which we couldn't
 relocate.
 We finished the day with a presentation given by Kevin Karlson. He gave a
 very entertaining and informative look at his new book Birding by
 Impression  part of the Peterson series.
 I want to publicly than the hard working people of Gateway National
 Recreation Area especially Jen Nersesian. Also NYC Audubon and the American
 Littoral Society for sponsoring the event.

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 All the best,
 Lloyd
 Lloyd Spitalnik Photography
 www.lloydspitalnikphotos.com
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