Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 4 August Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the north end on a falling tide. There were several hundred shorebirds, all of which flew off with the arrival of a Peregrine Falcon making a few runs through the group. When we left only a few dozen birds remained. Species numbers few and total numbers disappointing. The highlight was a group of 30-40 STILT SANDPIPERS in the NW corner when we arrived. Later, we saw a roosting BARN OWL No evidence of successful breeding but at least one bird is still around.
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