The American Avocet was reported in the creek by Dreier Offerman around 10 a.m., but by the time we (Janet Zinn and Alan Baratz) got there around 11:30 a.m. the mud flats were no longer exposed and no sign of the bird. We did see the Ross' Goose in with the Brant and Canada's in front of the school across on the south side of the creek. Thankfully I had Heydi's post from yesterday which said the bird was seen in the afternoon near Leon Kaiser park, which you can actually see from the base of Dreier Offerman. We headed over and within a few moments located the bird roosting along the beach. We were able to get nice views of the bird, roosting alone on the beach, from atop the dunes. Photo can be seen here: _http://tinyurl.com/7pvvmtv_ (http://tinyurl.com/7pvvmtv) For those looking for the bird it would seem that it is in the creek by Dreier Offerman at low tide, but once the tide rises and the mudflats disappear it is definitely worth checking the beach area at Leon Kaiser park. Google map location here: _http://g.co/maps/3eny8_ (http://g.co/maps/3eny8) Janet Zinn Brooklyn, NY _www.janetzinnphotography.com_ (http://www.janetzinnphotography.com/)
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