This is part report and, since this is the right day for it, part commentary
on a question posed by Andrew Baksh a few days ago. Yes, Jamaica Bay can
still be good for migrants. But you have to be there the morning of a flight
night. Even that might not be a sure thing. But as someone who lives
the low, this is where
my speculation is coming from.
Thanks.
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 21 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to see the damage
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 21 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to see the damage from "Sandy". The path to
Big Johns Pond is clear of debris, but most of the beautiful white birch trees
are down and cut into logs. There were 3 male WOOD DUCKS on the pond. On the
East Pond, the water
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 21 March
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to see the damage from Sandy. The path to
Big Johns Pond is clear of debris, but most of the beautiful white birch trees
are down and cut into logs. There were 3 male WOOD DUCKS on the pond. On the
East Pond, the water
the low, this is where
my speculation is coming from.
Thanks.
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Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 21 March
Joe Giunta
Greetings Birders.
Those interested in the future of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge might be
interested in attending this upcoming event.
Lynne Hertzog
New York City
JAMAICA BAY TASK FORCE MEETING**
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2013, 6:30 PM
** **
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Visitor
Greetings Birders.
Those interested in the future of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge might be
interested in attending this upcoming event.
Lynne Hertzog
New York City
JAMAICA BAY TASK FORCE MEETING**
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2013, 6:30 PM
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Visitor
The devastation is as Andrew Baksh described. Besides the breach in the
West Pond, the benches are gone and the trails are eroded as well as . The
East Pond itself seems OK but the boardwalk and blind on the EP are both
ruined making it difficult to see anything there.
On a happier note Tracy
The devastation is as Andrew Baksh described. Besides the breach in the
West Pond, the benches are gone and the trails are eroded as well as . The
East Pond itself seems OK but the boardwalk and blind on the EP are both
ruined making it difficult to see anything there.
On a happier note Tracy
Joe Giunta's Brooklyn Botanical Garden birding class visited the West Pond ,
the South Garden and Big Johns Pond and trail. Birding was medium; vegetation
is still dense and the birds slow to find. They did move slow enough for all to
catch sight of and study.
All in all, a diverse group of
Joe Giunta's Brooklyn Botanical Garden birding class visited the West Pond ,
the South Garden and Big Johns Pond and trail. Birding was medium; vegetation
is still dense and the birds slow to find. They did move slow enough for all to
catch sight of and study.
All in all, a diverse group of
I thought I was done with this for the year, especially after this thrilling
August. But the quest to photograph a juvenile plumage Long-billed Dowitcher
changed my mind (not that any had been reported, but it should be possible
at this time). One Long-billed did pop in, albeit a basic plumage
American white pelican previously reported still present in East Pond as of
5:00PM today. Dozens of greater yellowlegs, but few other shorebirds.
Yellow-crowned night herons, a little blue heron, and a flyover peregrine
were nice treats. Same for several cloudless sulfur butterflies.
--
Jamaica Bay WR: 29 Aug
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Cathy Heller and I (Sy Schiff) birded this morning
as low tide approached. Birding was slow at the East Pond north end with few
shorebirds. As reported the WHITE PELICAN and AMERICAN AVOCET continue.
Other birds of interest were 4 BLUE-WINGED
Jamaica Bay WR: 29 Aug
Joe Giunta, Debbie Martin, Cathy Heller and I (Sy Schiff) birded this morning
as low tide approached. Birding was slow at the East Pond north end with few
shorebirds. As reported the WHITE PELICAN and AMERICAN AVOCET continue.
Other birds of interest were 4 BLUE-WINGED
A little before 3:00 PM today I saw two Hudsonian Godwits at the North Island
on the East Pond. Also seen were:
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
American Avocet
Lesser Yellowlegs
Ruddy Turnstone (1)
Red Knot (1)
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
White-rumped Sandpiper (1)
Dunlin (1)
Both rarities were still on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
this morning.
The Pelican was lounging up by the Island and Pat Lindsay helped me get on
the Baird's Sandpiper (finally for me) which was on the open mudflats
moving with some Semipalmated SPs on the east side of the East
Shorebird numbers at JBWR were still down today, with Black-bellied
Plover being the only species that has increased since my last visit a
little over a week ago. Highlights of the trip included a single
Baird's Sandpiper on the east side of the East Pond below North Island
(perhaps the
Shorebird numbers at JBWR were still down today, with Black-bellied
Plover being the only species that has increased since my last visit a
little over a week ago. Highlights of the trip included a single
Baird's Sandpiper on the east side of the East Pond below North Island
(perhaps the
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 4 Aug.
I joined Joe Giunta's 200 Challenge Club walk, the purpose to study
shorebirds. The day was hot and humid. Because of the heat, Joe restricted the
walk and concentrated on the north end of the East Pond. The 15-20 members
all had fine scope views of a
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 4 Aug.
I joined Joe Giunta's 200 Challenge Club walk, the purpose to study
shorebirds. The day was hot and humid. Because of the heat, Joe restricted the
walk and concentrated on the north end of the East Pond. The 15-20 members
all had fine scope views of a
Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) were also at the North End of the East Pond this
morning. It was High Tide when we arrived. We saw a total of 14 species of
shorebirds including the Ruff and Avocet among the estimated 3,000 to 4,000
shorebirds. The early morning sun was a
Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) were also at the North End of the East Pond this
morning. It was High Tide when we arrived. We saw a total of 14 species of
shorebirds including the Ruff and Avocet among the estimated 3,000 to 4,000
shorebirds. The early morning sun was a
Date: Sunday, 15 July 2012 (6:45a-12:10p)
Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - East Pond
Observers: Andrew Baksh, Karen Fung, Matthew Rymkiewicz & Ben Cacace
Reported by: Ben Cacace
Our group was there when Andrew Baksh found the newest Ruff (3rd of the
year) on the east side of the East Pond.
Date: Sunday, 15 July 2012 (6:45a-12:10p)
Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - East Pond
Observers: Andrew Baksh, Karen Fung, Matthew Rymkiewicz Ben Cacace
Reported by: Ben Cacace
Our group was there when Andrew Baksh found the newest Ruff (3rd of the
year) on the east side of the East Pond.
Late this afternoon, I birded both the South and North End of the East
Pond. There were a good number of shorebirds around indicating lots of
birds arrived in the past few days. Leading the charge were *Short-billed
Dowitchers* whose numbers were highest to date for the season as I
estimated the
Late this afternoon, I birded both the South and North End of the East
Pond. There were a good number of shorebirds around indicating lots of
birds arrived in the past few days. Leading the charge were *Short-billed
Dowitchers* whose numbers were highest to date for the season as I
estimated the
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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 -
Jamaica Bay WR; Gateway National Park
I arrived 5 minutes late. No Ruff, at least for the next hour.
I stopped by the office. In the distant past (more years than any current staff
is aware), July 4 marked the beginning of the shore birding season there.
Today, in contrast, it was a quagmire
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
Jamaica Bay WR; Gateway National Park
I arrived 5 minutes late. No Ruff, at least for the next hour.
I stopped by the office. In the distant past (more years than any current staff
is aware), July 4 marked the beginning of the shore birding season there.
Today, in contrast, it was a quagmire
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 -
I didn't see the report of the Ruff until I got home, but at the South Marsh
near the Osprey Platform on West Pond I saw my target bird, a Gull-billed Tern,
at about 9:45 am as it flew by.
Also, I'm sure there will be details posted later, but another birder on the
trail saw a King Rail in
I didn't see the report of the Ruff until I got home, but at the South Marsh
near the Osprey Platform on West Pond I saw my target bird, a Gull-billed Tern,
at about 9:45 am as it flew by.
Also, I'm sure there will be details posted later, but another birder on the
trail saw a King Rail in
Joe Giunta's Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding group just had excellent looks at
an adult male Red-headed Wodpecker in the willow oak grove of the North Garden
at Jamaica Bay.
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At 10:15am, while leading a field trip for Great South Bay Audubon
Society to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, I spotted an adult White-faced
Ibis among a flock of approximately 30 Glossy Ibis on the east side of
the East Pond, just north of the Raunt. This fairly well marked bird
is possibly
At 10:15am, while leading a field trip for Great South Bay Audubon
Society to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, I spotted an adult White-faced
Ibis among a flock of approximately 30 Glossy Ibis on the east side of
the East Pond, just north of the Raunt. This fairly well marked bird
is possibly
Joe Giunta's Brooklyn Botanic Garden birding group just had excellent looks at
an adult male Red-headed Wodpecker in the willow oak grove of the North Garden
at Jamaica Bay.
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Date: 4-26-12
Location: Jamaica Bay
Debbie Martin and I took a ride to Jamaica Bay in search of the reported
White-faced Ibis. We did not find the bird but did get these FOS (first of
the season) birds:
Tricolored Heron
Black-crowned Night-heron
Glossy Ibis
Merlin
Clapper Rail
Blue-winged
Date: 4-26-12
Location: Jamaica Bay
Debbie Martin and I took a ride to Jamaica Bay in search of the reported
White-faced Ibis. We did not find the bird but did get these FOS (first of
the season) birds:
Tricolored Heron
Black-crowned Night-heron
Glossy Ibis
Merlin
Clapper Rail
Blue-winged
I take the A train across Jamaica Bay twice a day now on my way to an from
work. This past week, I noticed an influx of dozens of egrets, and have also
seen both species of Night Heron. I've also seen at least one Lesser
Black-Backed Gull and an Iceland Gull. These birds seem to congregate
I take the A train across Jamaica Bay twice a day now on my way to an from
work. This past week, I noticed an influx of dozens of egrets, and have also
seen both species of Night Heron. I've also seen at least one Lesser
Black-Backed Gull and an Iceland Gull. These birds seem to congregate
Myself, Mike and Lynne Scheibel, along with others, are currently viewing the
drake Barrow's Goldeneye in West Pond.
American Woodcock were also of note prior to sunrise.
-Derek Rogers
Sayville
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Myself, Mike and Lynne Scheibel, along with others, are currently viewing the
drake Barrow's Goldeneye in West Pond.
American Woodcock were also of note prior to sunrise.
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I descried the Barrow's Goldeneye on the West Pond at 7:10 this morning,
and it flew out, together with about 4 Common Goldeneyes, at 7:12. There
remained 117 Common Goldeneyes, almost all of which had flown out by 7:30.
There was a steady exodus of hundreds of Red-breasted Mergansers from 7:00,
I descried the Barrow's Goldeneye on the West Pond at 7:10 this morning,
and it flew out, together with about 4 Common Goldeneyes, at 7:12. There
remained 117 Common Goldeneyes, almost all of which had flown out by 7:30.
There was a steady exodus of hundreds of Red-breasted Mergansers from 7:00,
We arrived at JBWR at 6:45AM. We quickly located the Barrow's Goldeneye on the
West Pond in the company of nearly one hundred Common Goldeneye. The Barrow's
flew out to the bay (southwest direction) with the Common Goldeneye at 7:30AM.
While searching through the rafts of waterfowl on the
We arrived at JBWR at 6:45AM. We quickly located the Barrow's Goldeneye on the
West Pond in the company of nearly one hundred Common Goldeneye. The Barrow's
flew out to the bay (southwest direction) with the Common Goldeneye at 7:30AM.
While searching through the rafts of waterfowl on the
Sue and I spent a few hours at JBWR yesterday morning searching for some of the
uncommon species reported from the refuge. We had no luck finding the Eared
Grebe from the West Pond trail and likewise missed the Barrow's Goldeneye,
observing only four Common Goldeneye on the Bay. We headed over
Sue and I spent a few hours at JBWR yesterday morning searching for some of the
uncommon species reported from the refuge. We had no luck finding the Eared
Grebe from the West Pond trail and likewise missed the Barrow's Goldeneye,
observing only four Common Goldeneye on the Bay. We headed over
I birded JBWR this morning beginning just after sunrise. Highlights
included the continuing* EARED GREBE*, seen from the West Pond trail near
bench 7 as it drifted South West in Pumpkin Channel/Bay. This Grebe was
also seen late yesterday afternoon with Tom Burke and Gail Benson. An
*AMERICAN
I birded JBWR this morning beginning just after sunrise. Highlights
included the continuing* EARED GREBE*, seen from the West Pond trail near
bench 7 as it drifted South West in Pumpkin Channel/Bay. This Grebe was
also seen late yesterday afternoon with Tom Burke and Gail Benson. An
*AMERICAN
Yesterday, James Knox and I had a female adult winter plumaged
American avocet on the west pond. It flew in from the east and landed
on the bank some time between 1-1:30 in the afternoon. Three other
birder's observed it as well before taking off again whistling and
carrying on. After some
Yesterday, James Knox and I had a female adult winter plumaged
American avocet on the west pond. It flew in from the east and landed
on the bank some time between 1-1:30 in the afternoon. Three other
birder's observed it as well before taking off again whistling and
carrying on. After some
Jamaica Bay WR. 8 Nov.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) were unable to find the Wigeon group on the East
Pond. Access to the edge was not generally available and the ducks apparently
moved in close to the phragmites. So, we missed the Eurasian Wigeon as did
others we ran into.. (Can't see around
A QCBC trip this morning to Jamaica Bay was mostly quiet passerine wise,
but highlights included a Blue Grosbeak right at the visitor center, and
a Connecticut Warbler in the south end of the south garden, found by
walk leader Eric Miller. Also seen: Redstart, Blackpoll, RC Kinglet etc.
Arie
A QCBC trip this morning to Jamaica Bay was mostly quiet passerine wise,
but highlights included a Blue Grosbeak right at the visitor center, and
a Connecticut Warbler in the south end of the south garden, found by
walk leader Eric Miller. Also seen: Redstart, Blackpoll, RC Kinglet etc.
Arie
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I added a different shot, one that's more poorly lit, but maybe better
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I added a different shot, one that's more poorly lit, but maybe better
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A few people have commented that it looks like a Reddish Egret (which
wouldn't be too shabby either
.
Steve
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It was a day of mixed feelings at Jamaica Bay, seeing some good birds and
bugs, birding with good company, but seeing some disheartening things.
To start, I set out for the south end of the East Pond a bit before 7 A.M.
Just after getting onto Cross Bay Blvd., I spotted an immature SANDHILL
CRANE
It was a day of mixed feelings at Jamaica Bay, seeing some good birds and
bugs, birding with good company, but seeing some disheartening things.
To start, I set out for the south end of the East Pond a bit before 7 A.M.
Just after getting onto Cross Bay Blvd., I spotted an immature SANDHILL
CRANE
.
Steve
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Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met Ken Thomson and Steve D'Amato in the parking
lot. They had just returned from a successful Gull sighting at Coney Island.
We walked down the Big Johns Pond Trail to the edge of the East Pond where Ken
picked out a sleeping bird on the
The Hudsonian Godwit was present today, Aug.2. The bird was seen, scope
view, from the end of the path that passes by Big Johns Pond. The bird was
mixed in with Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs and many ducks. The view was not
easy and many thanks goes to Ken Thompson who stayed with the
The Hudsonian Godwit was present today, Aug.2. The bird was seen, scope
view, from the end of the path that passes by Big Johns Pond. The bird was
mixed in with Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs and many ducks. The view was not
easy and many thanks goes to Ken Thompson who stayed with the
Jamaica Bay WR 2 Aug.
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met Ken Thomson and Steve D'Amato in the parking
lot. They had just returned from a successful Gull sighting at Coney Island.
We walked down the Big Johns Pond Trail to the edge of the East Pond where Ken
picked out a sleeping bird on the
As posted earlier, the *Hudsonian Godwit* was feeding near the raunt earlier
today. I would suggest trying for that bird early in the morning as it
appears to move from the pond when the tide has turned. Several birders
tried late for the Godwit but did not get the bird.
In trying to assist
As posted earlier, the *Hudsonian Godwit* was feeding near the raunt earlier
today. I would suggest trying for that bird early in the morning as it
appears to move from the pond when the tide has turned. Several birders
tried late for the Godwit but did not get the bird.
In trying to assist
I spent a good 4 hours in the morning starting from around 7:30 a.m. birding
Jamaica Bay, both East and West ponds and the North and South Gardens.
Egrets and Herons, including Tri-colored continue in good numbers. On the
West Pond shores, I had *5 Pectoral Sandpipers*; an increase of 3 from the
I spent a good 4 hours in the morning starting from around 7:30 a.m. birding
Jamaica Bay, both East and West ponds and the North and South Gardens.
Egrets and Herons, including Tri-colored continue in good numbers. On the
West Pond shores, I had *5 Pectoral Sandpipers*; an increase of 3 from the
Despite the lousy conditions this morning, birding was good at JBWR. The FOS
highlights (for me) were a pair of PECTORAL SANDPIPERS foraging on the shore of
the west pond in the company of a LESSER YELLOWLEGS and a SEMIPALMATED
SANDPIPER. I also enjoyed watching a very active trio of TRICOLORED
Despite the lousy conditions this morning, birding was good at JBWR. The FOS
highlights (for me) were a pair of PECTORAL SANDPIPERS foraging on the shore of
the west pond in the company of a LESSER YELLOWLEGS and a SEMIPALMATED
SANDPIPER. I also enjoyed watching a very active trio of TRICOLORED
How apropos, but I planned it that way: two hours in the Refuge before this evening's Jamaica Bay Task Force meeting to discuss deranged plans to expand JKF runways into Bay. Highlights were the little blue heron; ospreys mating; very close blue-winged teal; two gangs of Black-crowned night
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 7 April
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started out on a raw murky day. Again, we found
evidence of new arrivals. The waterfowl mix appears to have changed since our
last visit. The West Pond was primarily filled with an estimated 1,000 SCAUP,
mostly but not all
How apropos, but I planned it that way: two hours in the Refuge before this evening's Jamaica Bay Task Force meeting to discuss deranged plans to expand JKF runways into Bay. Highlights were the little blue heron; ospreys mating; very close blue-winged teal; two gangs of Black-crowned night
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge 3 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started on the West Pond where we found all 3
species of Merganser in the pond (nice) in addition to a the usual puddle
ducks. On the far side the "Common" Teal was actively feeding with a group of
Green-winged Teal. No evidence
Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge 3 Mar
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) started on the West Pond where we found all 3
species of Merganser in the pond (nice) in addition to a the usual puddle
ducks. On the far side the Common Teal was actively feeding with a group of
Green-winged Teal. No evidence
Corey Finger and I had a drake Eurasian Green-Winged Teal on the West Pond
at Jamaica Bay this morning around 8:00. It was with other Green-winged
Teal, initially in the southwest corner of the pond. It then flew to the
north side of the pond, joining the mixed waterfowl flock there. There were
Corey Finger and I had a drake Eurasian Green-Winged Teal on the West Pond
at Jamaica Bay this morning around 8:00. It was with other Green-winged
Teal, initially in the southwest corner of the pond. It then flew to the
north side of the pond, joining the mixed waterfowl flock there. There were
There is a lingering juvenile Little Blue Heron at Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge in Queens, NY. I saw the bird, or one just like it, about a month
ago and just saw it again today. There are notes in the bird log of the LBH
going back to Nov 25 or so and someone noted a "Snowy Egret" yesterday in
There is a lingering juvenile Little Blue Heron at Jamaica Bay Wildlife
Refuge in Queens, NY. I saw the bird, or one just like it, about a month
ago and just saw it again today. There are notes in the bird log of the LBH
going back to Nov 25 or so and someone noted a Snowy Egret yesterday in
the
Date: Oct. 23, 2010
Place: Jamaica Bay, Queens
Reported By: Joe Giunta
Observers: BBG Birding Class
The 15 members of the Brooklyn Botanic Birding class observed 50 species on
our visit to Jamaica Bay. The highlights were seven sparrow species (Song,
Field, White-throat, White-crowned,
Date: Oct. 23, 2010
Place: Jamaica Bay, Queens
Reported By: Joe Giunta
Observers: BBG Birding Class
The 15 members of the Brooklyn Botanic Birding class observed 50 species on
our visit to Jamaica Bay. The highlights were seven sparrow species (Song,
Field, White-throat, White-crowned,
Date: Oct. 19, 2010
Place: Jamaica Bay NRW
Reported By: Joe Giunta
The highlight was a beautiful Dickcissel visible from the rear of the
visitor's center. All the regular ducks were present including Blue-winged Teal
and Ring-necked Duck. Both Horned Grebe (bay side) and Pied-billed Grebe
Late this afternoon, I hiked the East Pond working my way from the South to
the North End and back (note: the water remains high in certain places, but
I found the pond to be navigable with proper care and gear).
There appeared to be more shorebirds around than the previous day with the
variety
A Juv. Hudsonian Godwit was at the South End of the East Pond 10:30 am Tuesday
until flushed by a Peregrine.
Also Stilt, Pectoral, White-rumped Sandpipers.
Good Birding
Evan
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A Juv. Hudsonian Godwit was at the South End of the East Pond 10:30 am Tuesday
until flushed by a Peregrine.
Also Stilt, Pectoral, White-rumped Sandpipers.
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Late this afternoon, I hiked the East Pond working my way from the South to
the North End and back (note: the water remains high in certain places, but
I found the pond to be navigable with proper care and gear).
There appeared to be more shorebirds around than the previous day with the
variety
Not mentioned by John yesterday, but seen today was a Wilson's Phalarope,
spending most of it's time (while I was there) just beyond the raunt. Also
in this area were 2 Western Sandpipers. One Pectoral Sandpiper was at the
south end, where the adult Long-billed Dowitcher remains a fixture (only a
I inadvertently omitted a PRAIRIE WARBLER from of my previous post, so we
actually saw 4 warbler species in the gardens at Jamaica Bay.
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At Jamaica Bay Refuge's East Pond water levels are up and shorebird numbers
are down. But a late morning/early afternoon visit today (11:30-2:45)
still turned up 13 species, some notable, so it's not too late to go
one last time.
I birded from the south end up past the Raunt, perhaps 1/3 of the
I inadvertently omitted a PRAIRIE WARBLER from of my previous post, so we
actually saw 4 warbler species in the gardens at Jamaica Bay.
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Somehow, the American White Pelican was left out of my lengthy report
for Thursday, 2 September 2010 - one was continuing at the East Pond
(not far from the raunt) of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge thru the
day (& is among the rarest birds of the refuge right now and this
summer, even if
Somehow, the American White Pelican was left out of my lengthy report
for Thursday, 2 September 2010 - one was continuing at the East Pond
(not far from the raunt) of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge thru the
day ( is among the rarest birds of the refuge right now and this
summer, even if
We spent a disappointing morning at JBWR this morning, where the water levels
were up in both the East and West Ponds, providing scant habitat for
shorebirds. At the South end of the East Pond there was a young Common Moorhen,
as well as distant views of a Black Tern and the White Pelican at
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