[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay NY - Walkie Talkie with Don Riepe on Sat. 9/30/23

Westernmost of the marshy estuaries on Long Island’s south shore, Jamaica Bay ebbs and flows between Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County at the head of the bay. It’s an important area for an estimated 330 species of birds, over 100 fish species, 90 butterflies, 29 marine invertebrates, 14

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update

Salutations,The East Pond water level is looking very good and at the moment we are likely to meet our drawdown goals. However, I want to warn folks that we may not see the levels we did last season as it was drier. What does that mean you ask? Well, it means that you may not likely see the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Northend Valve digout kicked off…

Taking advantage of the good weather, I joined a team of NPS employees in digging out the valve on the Northend of the East Pond. This is one of many digouts that we will likely do this season. The water is extremely high and will take several months of draining; the good news is we are off to an

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East & West Pond Shorebird Updates…

Alas, my plans to up my Kings County list went awry as none of the shorebird rarities seen on the Brooklyn side of the West Pond was there today. And so I must remain patient. Shane Blodgett, came to mind today as I finally understood his persistence in waiting for a 2010 West Pond

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East & West Pond Shorebird Updates…

Alas, my plans to up my Kings County list went awry as none of the shorebird rarities seen on the Brooklyn side of the West Pond was there today. And so I must remain patient. Shane Blodgett, came to mind today as I finally understood his persistence in waiting for a 2010 West Pond

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Andrew, Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond. You deserve enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s success. Heroic effort IMO. NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR. In particular THEY should be leading

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Andrew, Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond. You deserve enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s success. Heroic effort IMO. NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR. In particular THEY should be leading

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Salutations all, I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Salutations all, I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond BHGU, BOGU, WESA, LBDO, GBTE ++

Salutations all, By now most of you should be aware that the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is open for business. All the trails on the South and Northend are cleared and the pond water level is fantastic for this time of the year. All that work to begin draining early on has paid

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond BHGU, BOGU, WESA, LBDO, GBTE ++

Salutations all, By now most of you should be aware that the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is open for business. All the trails on the South and Northend are cleared and the pond water level is fantastic for this time of the year. All that work to begin draining early on has paid

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife East Pond Update…

Salutations Everyone, Yesterday, I competed clearing out the overgrown areas at Calidrid Crossing on the East Pond, making enough room for visitors to navigate easily without worrying too much about brushing up on Poison Ivy. Still, please exercise caution when traversing that area. The

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife East Pond Update…

Salutations Everyone, Yesterday, I competed clearing out the overgrown areas at Calidrid Crossing on the East Pond, making enough room for visitors to navigate easily without worrying too much about brushing up on Poison Ivy. Still, please exercise caution when traversing that area. The

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - update on preparing for the 2022 Shorebird Season…

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I am pleased to share with you all, that a team consisting of NPS staff and myself executed an East Pond outflow valve digout on Monday. The goal was to follow up the success we had last year and that begins with an early start. There is a nice

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - update on preparing for the 2022 Shorebird Season…

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I am pleased to share with you all, that a team consisting of NPS staff and myself executed an East Pond outflow valve digout on Monday. The goal was to follow up the success we had last year and that begins with an early start. There is a nice

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwits

3 Hudsonian Godwits continue now at the south end of the East Pond in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens. currently resting with Dunlin flock Adrian Burke NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Hudsonian Godwits

3 Hudsonian Godwits continue now at the south end of the East Pond in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens. currently resting with Dunlin flock Adrian Burke NYC -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post IDA…

In preparation for IDA, a team consisting of NPS staff and I, worked on the outflow valve yesterday AM. We cleared out built up silt and Ulva and got a good flow going. As expected, Ida did a number on us and the water level mark showed we jumped back up to 1.88 this AM when I checked just

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post IDA…

In preparation for IDA, a team consisting of NPS staff and I, worked on the outflow valve yesterday AM. We cleared out built up silt and Ulva and got a good flow going. As expected, Ida did a number on us and the water level mark showed we jumped back up to 1.88 this AM when I checked just

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post Hurricane Henri rains…

Salutations: Worrying about the East Pond water level given the rains and also eager to see if any storm related birds were on the East Pond, I visited this AM. My fears were realized as I witnessed that all the open flats we had at the southend is now under several inches of water. I would

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post Hurricane Henri rains…

Salutations: Worrying about the East Pond water level given the rains and also eager to see if any storm related birds were on the East Pond, I visited this AM. My fears were realized as I witnessed that all the open flats we had at the southend is now under several inches of water. I would

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Report August 9th 2021…

Following my full coverage of the pond on Saturday. Today, I decided that I would give it another crack with the hopes of less foot traffic. It worked out well enough to get a decent snapshot of the birds on and around the pond. In short, there seemed to be less shorebirds on the pond today

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Report August 9th 2021…

Following my full coverage of the pond on Saturday. Today, I decided that I would give it another crack with the hopes of less foot traffic. It worked out well enough to get a decent snapshot of the birds on and around the pond. In short, there seemed to be less shorebirds on the pond today

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wilson’s Phalarope

There’s a Wilson’s Phalarope on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay, between Dead Man’s Cove and the small island in the North End. It flew once all the way to the north end and then returned to the original spot a few minutes later. Still there when I left at 3:30. Karlo Mirth -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wilson’s Phalarope

There’s a Wilson’s Phalarope on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay, between Dead Man’s Cove and the small island in the North End. It flew once all the way to the north end and then returned to the original spot a few minutes later. Still there when I left at 3:30. Karlo Mirth -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond summary and PSA…

Following my report earlier today of a Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) on the Southend. I found another 2 LBDOs as I covered the Pond from the south to the northend and back. Additional highlights included, 31 STILT SANDPIPERS, 1 WESTERN SANDPIPER, 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 23 KILLDEERS (including

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond summary and PSA…

Following my report earlier today of a Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) on the Southend. I found another 2 LBDOs as I covered the Pond from the south to the northend and back. Additional highlights included, 31 STILT SANDPIPERS, 1 WESTERN SANDPIPER, 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 23 KILLDEERS (including

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update…

Salutations everyone: I just wanted to provide an update on the East Pond trails and water level. The Southend trail to access the Pond on the East side is all cleared up and all that remains is a widening of the path on the west side as you access the Pond. Please note, for those of you who

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update…

Salutations everyone: I just wanted to provide an update on the East Pond trails and water level. The Southend trail to access the Pond on the East side is all cleared up and all that remains is a widening of the path on the west side as you access the Pond. Please note, for those of you who

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update 2021

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I have held off on posting any update until I felt that the water level on the East Pond was just about right on schedule. I am pleased and excited to share with you that the Water level on the East Pond is right on target. Perhaps, even better

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update 2021

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I have held off on posting any update until I felt that the water level on the East Pond was just about right on schedule. I am pleased and excited to share with you that the Water level on the East Pond is right on target. Perhaps, even better

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-5 & Breezy Point 10-6 Queens Co.

 East Pond 10-5: As shorebird season winds down, the duckage numbers have begun to increase substantially on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Greater Scaup and Northern Pintails are starting to increase from the one and twos from a week earlier. Blue-winged Teal numbers have

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-5 & Breezy Point 10-6 Queens Co.

 East Pond 10-5: As shorebird season winds down, the duckage numbers have begun to increase substantially on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Greater Scaup and Northern Pintails are starting to increase from the one and twos from a week earlier. Blue-winged Teal numbers have

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 9-14-20

Salutations: Shorebird numbers have dipped on the East Pond. Today, the peep numbers were definitely much lower than in previous visits. I could not pull out any Westerns from South to North but came across several large billed SESAs that presented a good study sample. As expected, the peep

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 9-14-20

Salutations: Shorebird numbers have dipped on the East Pond. Today, the peep numbers were definitely much lower than in previous visits. I could not pull out any Westerns from South to North but came across several large billed SESAs that presented a good study sample. As expected, the peep

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay historical note

Jamaica Bay Historical note. On September10,1978, Al Wollin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jamaica Bay. The water levels were perfect and flats were easily available for walking and viewing on both the East and West ponds. The flats were covered with shorebirds. A super grand total of 28 species of

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay historical note

Jamaica Bay Historical note. On September10,1978, Al Wollin and I (Sy Schiff) birded Jamaica Bay. The water levels were perfect and flats were easily available for walking and viewing on both the East and West ponds. The flats were covered with shorebirds. A super grand total of 28 species of

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20

Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20 -CAUTION: EXTERNAL EMAIL  Hi all, I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full survey. The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger) and Wilson’s

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20

Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20 -CAUTION: EXTERNAL EMAIL  Hi all, I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full survey. The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger) and Wilson’s

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20

 Hi all, I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full survey. The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger) and Wilson’s Phalarope (reported by Karlo Mirth). The Baird’s was not seen again by me after it flushed near the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20

 Hi all, I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full survey. The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger) and Wilson’s Phalarope (reported by Karlo Mirth). The Baird’s was not seen again by me after it flushed near the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond update...we have Shorebirds!

Never say Never! Yesterday and today I visited the East Pond to check on the water level. The good news is that some flats have begun opening up on the Southend. The water level is still way too high for this time of the year but with the opening up of some flats, there were shorebirds. A

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond update...we have Shorebirds!

Never say Never! Yesterday and today I visited the East Pond to check on the water level. The good news is that some flats have begun opening up on the Southend. The water level is still way too high for this time of the year but with the opening up of some flats, there were shorebirds. A

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

. But what do I know? Just > calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good. > > Steve Walter > > From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM > To: swalte...@verizon.net > Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

. But what do I know? Just > calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good. > > Steve Walter > > From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM > To: swalte...@verizon.net > Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W

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[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

 The RBA on Friday, mentioned a problem with the East Pond water level. It was an understatement. On Independence Day, Don Riepe and I visited the outflow on the bayside to check on the drainage and found that the valve was buried and hardly a trickle of water leaving the pond. It would

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...

 The RBA on Friday, mentioned a problem with the East Pond water level. It was an understatement. On Independence Day, Don Riepe and I visited the outflow on the bayside to check on the drainage and found that the valve was buried and hardly a trickle of water leaving the pond. It would

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

Thanks all for sharing the info! I just called, filled in the website form, and a letter is going in the mail tomorrow. Here's the address in case anyone is interested - The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Power to the birders!

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

Thanks all for sharing the info! I just called, filled in the website form, and a letter is going in the mail tomorrow. Here's the address in case anyone is interested - The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 Power to the birders!

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

FYI to all. You cannot email directly from that website. Go to the website at https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

FYI to all. You cannot email directly from that website. Go to the website at https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to compose your own letter, so feel free to do so. I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important bill would extend

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

Here is a sample letter I just wrote that copies heavily from the bill's sponsor for its content. I know it is much easier to copy and paste than to compose your own letter, so feel free to do so. I am writing to urge you to sign S.4165/A.5767 into law. This important bill would extend

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

 Dear All, I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and urge him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Legislation

 Dear All, I hope I would count on your support. I am writing on behalf of the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers. We need folks to contact Governor Cuomo and urge him to pass the Jamaica Bay Bill which would protect the bay from the dumping of harmful contaminants into its deep sections. The bill is

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Update

The White Pelican was not seen today, as far as I know. The 2 Avocets were present around the Raunt for some time during the early to mid-afternoon, being easily visible from the East Pond overlook (when not behind geese or other large birds). They eventually took off toward the north end. The

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Update

The White Pelican was not seen today, as far as I know. The 2 Avocets were present around the Raunt for some time during the early to mid-afternoon, being easily visible from the East Pond overlook (when not behind geese or other large birds). They eventually took off toward the north end. The

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Godwits (NO)

 As to be expected (but there is always hope), the rain driven Hudsonian and single Marbled Godwits were a no show today on the East Pond. It also looks like the lone Hudsonian that had stayed around for a bit might have departed with yesterday’s flock. The 3 American Avocets continue up at

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Godwits (NO)

 As to be expected (but there is always hope), the rain driven Hudsonian and single Marbled Godwits were a no show today on the East Pond. It also looks like the lone Hudsonian that had stayed around for a bit might have departed with yesterday’s flock. The 3 American Avocets continue up at

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond 8-30

After a few weeks of being back in the area, I finally made it to the East Pond. Upon arriving at the South End, I was quite saddened to see that the water level was still high but decided to give the pond a crack. I managed to do a complete survey of the pond, spending just over 7 hours

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond 8-30

After a few weeks of being back in the area, I finally made it to the East Pond. Upon arriving at the South End, I was quite saddened to see that the water level was still high but decided to give the pond a crack. I managed to do a complete survey of the pond, spending just over 7 hours

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

The latest update I had from NPS was that the pond level was still quite high. If there are any flats opening up, my guess is that it would be on the south end but not by much, given the water mark level that was shared with me. Quite a shame that the East Pond is not ready for the shorebird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

The latest update I had from NPS was that the pond level was still quite high. If there are any flats opening up, my guess is that it would be on the south end but not by much, given the water mark level that was shared with me. Quite a shame that the East Pond is not ready for the shorebird

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

Can someone let us know by tomorrow the level of water or rather the amount of shore available for shorebirds and locations (North and South) of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay NWR. We are interested in the Jamaica Bay shorebird festival on Saturday. Ajit I. Antony Get Outlook for Android

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

Can someone let us know by tomorrow the level of water or rather the amount of shore available for shorebirds and locations (North and South) of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay NWR. We are interested in the Jamaica Bay shorebird festival on Saturday. Ajit I. Antony Get Outlook for Android

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay and Caspian Terns

I hadn't been to Jamaica Bay in the daytime since May. Despite not having current information on the East Pond water level, I figured it was time to go to JBWR - so long as I had a backup plan (like learning to identify goldenrods to species). And anyway, I could still check out the Odonata

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay and Caspian Terns

I hadn't been to Jamaica Bay in the daytime since May. Despite not having current information on the East Pond water level, I figured it was time to go to JBWR - so long as I had a backup plan (like learning to identify goldenrods to species). And anyway, I could still check out the Odonata

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shore

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shore

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shorebird feeding and roosting site. There could be many many reasons (assuming the data fits

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shorebird feeding and roosting site. There could be many many reasons (assuming the data fits

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019

I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. I wanted to share with anyone interested, an an update on the water level on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens Co. Unfortunately, the news is not good. The water is quite high. On the South End which is the where

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019

I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. I wanted to share with anyone interested, an an update on the water level on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens Co. Unfortunately, the news is not good. The water is quite high. On the South End which is the where

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Sat. June 22, 2019: Yellow- and Black-billed Cuckoos, White-eyed Vireo, Barn Owl

Jamaica Bay Saturday June 22, 2019 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. Highlights: Yellow- and Black-billed Cuckoos, White-eyed Vireo, Barn Owl Canada Goose - 2 family groups West Pond Trail, many on opposite shore Mute Swan - many Gadwall - flyover flock of 4 Mallard Mourning

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Sat. June 22, 2019: Yellow- and Black-billed Cuckoos, White-eyed Vireo, Barn Owl

Jamaica Bay Saturday June 22, 2019 OBS: Robert DeCandido, PhD, Deborah Allen, m.ob. Highlights: Yellow- and Black-billed Cuckoos, White-eyed Vireo, Barn Owl Canada Goose - 2 family groups West Pond Trail, many on opposite shore Mute Swan - many Gadwall - flyover flock of 4 Mallard Mourning

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge ducks

4 redhead ducks in east pond. 3 males one female. Male wood duck at blind - John’s Pond. Large concentrations of Rudy ducks on east pond. Did not see barn owl in the box. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Joseph DiCostanzo wrote: > > Currently at feeders, Evodia Field >

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge ducks

4 redhead ducks in east pond. 3 males one female. Male wood duck at blind - John’s Pond. Large concentrations of Rudy ducks on east pond. Did not see barn owl in the box. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Joseph DiCostanzo wrote: > > Currently at feeders, Evodia Field >

[nysbirds-l] Revised: nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - Sora - Yes

2 soras, one on southeast, one on southwest On Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 7:31 AM Long Island Birding wrote: > Currently being seen with Robert Taylor at previously posted location. > Mike Z > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics >

[nysbirds-l] Revised: nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - Sora - Yes

2 soras, one on southeast, one on southwest On Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 7:31 AM Long Island Birding wrote: > Currently being seen with Robert Taylor at previously posted location. > Mike Z > -- > *NYSbirds-L List Info:* > Welcome and Basics >

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - Sora - Yes

Currently being seen with Robert Taylor at previously posted location. Mike Z -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - Sora - Yes

Currently being seen with Robert Taylor at previously posted location. Mike Z -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival 2018 Recap - BirdCallsRadio

Birders et al, Thought many of you would be interested in my interview/recap of Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival 2018 https://bit.ly/2akUsxp Enjoy! Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Visit my website at https://kymrygroup.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival 2018 Recap - BirdCallsRadio

Birders et al, Thought many of you would be interested in my interview/recap of Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival 2018 https://bit.ly/2akUsxp Enjoy! Cheers, Mardi Dickinson Visit my website at https://kymrygroup.com/ -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

This discussion prompted me to dig. I had a Black Swan at JBWR on 7/18/93. A write-in on the printed refuge checklist with notation, "escapee". Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Sep 6, 2018 8:32 AM, "Shaibal Mitra" wrote: Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at Jamaica Bay: 13 Aug

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

This discussion prompted me to dig. I had a Black Swan at JBWR on 7/18/93. A write-in on the printed refuge checklist with notation, "escapee". Todd Olson, Greater NYC On Sep 6, 2018 8:32 AM, "Shaibal Mitra" wrote: Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at Jamaica Bay: 13 Aug

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Well, then, for what it’s worth: there’s a Black Swan on Oyster Pond, Montauk, Suffolk County -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at Jamaica Bay: 13 Aug 2000 29 Aug 2009 2 Oct 2009 If this is the same individual reappearing on the East Pond in late summer at nine-year intervals, one must wonder where such a large, conspicuous bird could be hiding in between. In any

Re:[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Hi Jim and all, I have three records of Black Swan at Jamaica Bay: 13 Aug 2000 29 Aug 2009 2 Oct 2009 If this is the same individual reappearing on the East Pond in late summer at nine-year intervals, one must wonder where such a large, conspicuous bird could be hiding in between. In any

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens Co. Godwits, Phalarope +

First, many thanks to all of you who continue to post to the list serve. I finally got out to the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this afternoon and enjoyed some of the recent good birds. Both Godwit species continue along with the Wilson’s Phalarope. In addition, I also had a

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens Co. Godwits, Phalarope +

First, many thanks to all of you who continue to post to the list serve. I finally got out to the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this afternoon and enjoyed some of the recent good birds. Both Godwit species continue along with the Wilson’s Phalarope. In addition, I also had a

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Hello Jim, As far as I know, the Black Swan has not been seen for quite a few years. Cheers, "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　

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

Hello Jim, As far as I know, the Black Swan has not been seen for quite a few years. Cheers, "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　

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Black Swan

It’s likely that the Black Swan that inhabited the east pond has become too regular to report, but I wonder if anyone can say he’s seen it recently. -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay.

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started at the South end of the East Pond. There is a flat that you can walk out on. In the water, 25 + SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS were feeding in the water close up. Mixed in and a bit on the periphery were 2 WESTERN SANDPIOPERS and 4 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS. On the

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