[nysbirds-l] East Pond Southend Trail Clearing update & correct email address for Minka

[Andrew Baksh]

Dear All, I wanted to let you know that I have finished clearing the East Pond South End trails all the way to the pond side. Birding note: Some mudflats are starting to open up, but conditions are far from what we would expect for August; especially when compared to last year. This means there is limited space for birds to feed. If you plan to visit, please keep this in mind when deciding how close you need to get for a better look or photograph. At present, the pond is not navigable for unseasoned visitors. Those unfamiliar with sudden drop-offs or “sticky wicket” areas should avoid attempting to wade in. I have refrained from pushing toward the Raunt and beyond myself, primarily to avoid disturbing birds when feeding areas are already so limited. If the dry weather continues, we may see lower water levels, but progress has been slow and, frankly, frustrating given how much farther along we should be by now. If you wish to voice your concerns to the National Park Service, you can contact the Acting Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area at: minka_send...@nps.gov Best regards, Andrew -------- “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. Be that candle” ~ AB “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order” ~ John Burroughs “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves could free our mind” ~ Bob Marley “Tenderness and Kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and resolution” ~ Khalil Gibran "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 (\__/) (= '.'=)                                             (") _ (")                                      Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device!  Andrew Baksh www.birdingdude.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives: The Mail Archive Surfbirds ABA Please submit your observations to eBird! --