This morning, I checked the water level on the East Pond after yesterday's rain
and noted that the water level is up by little more than an inch. It is
estimated that we may see about 2 inches of rain by the time the storms move
out and we will probably see the water level up on the pond by
I just got off the East Pond and I am pleased to report that despite the
north end still submerged, adequate shoreline has opened up on the south
end of the East Pond.
I have asked NPS to put the hose out for those us who are ready and
chomping at the bit to shorebird. I"ll have a blog post up on
I just got off the East Pond and I am pleased to report that despite the
north end still submerged, adequate shoreline has opened up on the south
end of the East Pond.
I have asked NPS to put the hose out for those us who are ready and
chomping at the bit to shorebird. Ill have a blog post up on
Yesterday, I cleared another trail in preparation for shorebird season at
Jamaica Bay. This time, it was on the west side of the north end the East Pond.
In doing so, I also checked up on the water level. As I indicated on June
27th, I estimated then that it would take about 2 weeks for the
Yesterday, I cleared another trail in preparation for shorebird season at
Jamaica Bay. This time, it was on the west side of the north end the East Pond.
In doing so, I also checked up on the water level. As I indicated on June
27th, I estimated then that it would take about 2 weeks for the
Yesterday, I visited the East Pond of Jamaica Bay to check up on the water
level in preparation of the upcoming shorebird season. Due to the water
level dropping, I was able to clear out a path on the south end of the East
Pond and will try and work on the North End in about week when the water
Yesterday, I visited the East Pond of Jamaica Bay to check up on the water
level in preparation of the upcoming shorebird season. Due to the water
level dropping, I was able to clear out a path on the south end of the East
Pond and will try and work on the North End in about week when the water
Resisting the urge to join the search party in Brooklyn. This
morning, I dropped in for a bit on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge in Queens.
Highlights included:
EURASIAN WIGEON - the drake continues, although quite elusive having
not seen it since the day I first spotted it. Even
Resisting the urge to join the search party in Brooklyn. This
morning, I dropped in for a bit on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge in Queens.
Highlights included:
EURASIAN WIGEON - the drake continues, although quite elusive having
not seen it since the day I first spotted it. Even
Shorebirds are still filtering through our area on the East Pond with the
majority being Dunilns. However, with a little luck I have been finding
some late goodies in *Western Sandpipers*, *Semipalmated Sandpipers*,
*White-rumped
Sandpipers* and *PECTORAL SANDPIPERS*. Some photos are posted to my
Shorebirds are still filtering through our area on the East Pond with the
majority being Dunilns. However, with a little luck I have been finding
some late goodies in *Western Sandpipers*, *Semipalmated Sandpipers*,
*White-rumped
Sandpipers* and *PECTORAL SANDPIPERS*. Some photos are posted to my
I continue to keep an eye on the shorebird migration on the East Pond at
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY. Following the low number of
shorebirds on the pond this past weekend the trend continued all week
through today.
Yesterday, the number of shorebirds on the East Pond was estimated
I continue to keep an eye on the shorebird migration on the East Pond at
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY. Following the low number of
shorebirds on the pond this past weekend the trend continued all week
through today.
Yesterday, the number of shorebirds on the East Pond was estimated
I spent over 7 hours on the East Pond today, having a decent number of
shorebirds to look at; however, the variety remain low for this time of the
year.
The trend of some birds nott sticking around for more than a day or two
continues. For example Wednesday's *WILSON's PHALAROPE* and
Thursday's
I spent over 7 hours on the East Pond today, having a decent number of
shorebirds to look at; however, the variety remain low for this time of the
year.
The trend of some birds nott sticking around for more than a day or two
continues. For example Wednesday's *WILSON's PHALAROPE* and
Thursday's
Wanted to put a quick update out there for anyone wondering about the
status on some of yesterday's goodies on the East Pond.
There has been no sightings today of the AMERICAN ACOCET or the RUFF.
This despite good coverage of the pond by several birders.
Some notable shorebirds included a
Wanted to put a quick update out there for anyone wondering about the
status on some of yesterday's goodies on the East Pond.
There has been no sightings today of the AMERICAN ACOCET or the RUFF.
This despite good coverage of the pond by several birders.
Some notable shorebirds included a
With all the Ruff hubbub, this link to a detailed map of the East Pond of
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NYC may be of use for those
interested in going -
http://www.nycaudubon.org/pdf/East-Pond-Guide.pdf
Also, at the same site is excellent information on Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge -
Dear Birders,
If you were on the East Pond of Jamaica Bay today, Monday,7/2 or Sunday,
7/1--
Lenore Swenson FOUND an optical
eyepiece that fell off of a spotting scope---It is undamaged and we left it
at the Refuge
Vistor's Center
I told the Rangers that I would post this hopefully
Dear Birders,
If you were on the East Pond of Jamaica Bay today, Monday,7/2 or Sunday,
7/1--
Lenore Swenson FOUND an optical
eyepiece that fell off of a spotting scope---It is undamaged and we left it
at the Refuge
Vistor's Center
I told the Rangers that I would post this hopefully
With all the Ruff hubbub, this link to a detailed map of the East Pond of
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NYC may be of use for those
interested in going -
http://www.nycaudubon.org/pdf/East-Pond-Guide.pdf
Also, at the same site is excellent information on Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge -
Date: July 29, 2010
Location: Jamaica Bay, East Pond
Observers: The ‘200’ Challenge Club
Reported By: Joe Giunta
Our group of eight birders visited the East Pond, north end, of Jamaica
Bay. We started at 10am and we were in pursuit of adding birds to our year
list. We saw a total
Date: July 29, 2010
Location: Jamaica Bay, East Pond
Observers: The ‘200’ Challenge Club
Reported By: Joe Giunta
Our group of eight birders visited the East Pond, north end, of Jamaica
Bay. We started at 10am and we were in pursuit of adding birds to our year
list. We saw a total
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NY
9/8/09
Although there weren't many shorebirds, there was a nice variety, including the
continuing avocets and Wilson's phalarope.?I observed?17 species?from 11 AM to
2 PM, most of these in the north end of the East Pond.
Black-bellied Plover
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NY
9/8/09
Although there weren't many shorebirds, there was a nice variety, including the
continuing avocets and Wilson's phalarope.?I observed?17 species?from 11 AM to
2 PM, most of these in the north end of the East Pond.
Black-bellied Plover
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, NY
9/8/09
Although there weren't many shorebirds, there was a nice variety, including the
continuing avocets and Wilson's phalarope.?I observed?17 species?from 11 AM to
2 PM, most of these in the north end of the East Pond.
Black-bellied Plover
Jamaica Bay East Pond 28 July
Joe Guinta and I (Sy Schiff) tried to bird the East Pond this morning and
barely got past the entrance. The recent rains have raised the water level
almost completely negating the recent draw down . Moving along the edge is a
challenge as it now is a virtual
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