Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Andrew, Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond. You deserve enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s success. Heroic effort IMO. NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR. In particular THEY should be leading

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Andrew, Huge THANK YOU to YOU for all of your efforts at the East Pond. You deserve enormous credit for keeping this issue front and center and for this year’s success. Heroic effort IMO. NPS deserves a lot of flack for the many shortcomings at JBWR. In particular THEY should be leading

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Salutations all, I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7/26

Salutations all, I am delighted to report that we are almost at our target mark for the East Pond water level. We will close the valve upon hitting the target but continue monitoring. NPS has received a lot of flack for a number of things related to the Refuge. Some legit, some just bollocks.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond BHGU, BOGU, WESA, LBDO, GBTE ++

Salutations all, By now most of you should be aware that the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is open for business. All the trails on the South and Northend are cleared and the pond water level is fantastic for this time of the year. All that work to begin draining early on has paid

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond BHGU, BOGU, WESA, LBDO, GBTE ++

Salutations all, By now most of you should be aware that the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is open for business. All the trails on the South and Northend are cleared and the pond water level is fantastic for this time of the year. All that work to begin draining early on has paid

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - update on preparing for the 2022 Shorebird Season…

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I am pleased to share with you all, that a team consisting of NPS staff and myself executed an East Pond outflow valve digout on Monday. The goal was to follow up the success we had last year and that begins with an early start. There is a nice

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - update on preparing for the 2022 Shorebird Season…

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I am pleased to share with you all, that a team consisting of NPS staff and myself executed an East Pond outflow valve digout on Monday. The goal was to follow up the success we had last year and that begins with an early start. There is a nice

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post IDA…

In preparation for IDA, a team consisting of NPS staff and I, worked on the outflow valve yesterday AM. We cleared out built up silt and Ulva and got a good flow going. As expected, Ida did a number on us and the water level mark showed we jumped back up to 1.88 this AM when I checked just

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post IDA…

In preparation for IDA, a team consisting of NPS staff and I, worked on the outflow valve yesterday AM. We cleared out built up silt and Ulva and got a good flow going. As expected, Ida did a number on us and the water level mark showed we jumped back up to 1.88 this AM when I checked just

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post Hurricane Henri rains…

Salutations: Worrying about the East Pond water level given the rains and also eager to see if any storm related birds were on the East Pond, I visited this AM. My fears were realized as I witnessed that all the open flats we had at the southend is now under several inches of water. I would

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update post Hurricane Henri rains…

Salutations: Worrying about the East Pond water level given the rains and also eager to see if any storm related birds were on the East Pond, I visited this AM. My fears were realized as I witnessed that all the open flats we had at the southend is now under several inches of water. I would

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond summary and PSA…

Following my report earlier today of a Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) on the Southend. I found another 2 LBDOs as I covered the Pond from the south to the northend and back. Additional highlights included, 31 STILT SANDPIPERS, 1 WESTERN SANDPIPER, 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 23 KILLDEERS (including

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond summary and PSA…

Following my report earlier today of a Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) on the Southend. I found another 2 LBDOs as I covered the Pond from the south to the northend and back. Additional highlights included, 31 STILT SANDPIPERS, 1 WESTERN SANDPIPER, 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 23 KILLDEERS (including

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update 2021

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I have held off on posting any update until I felt that the water level on the East Pond was just about right on schedule. I am pleased and excited to share with you that the Water level on the East Pond is right on target. Perhaps, even better

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update 2021

Salutations, I trust everyone is doing well. I have held off on posting any update until I felt that the water level on the East Pond was just about right on schedule. I am pleased and excited to share with you that the Water level on the East Pond is right on target. Perhaps, even better

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-5 & Breezy Point 10-6 Queens Co.

 East Pond 10-5: As shorebird season winds down, the duckage numbers have begun to increase substantially on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Greater Scaup and Northern Pintails are starting to increase from the one and twos from a week earlier. Blue-winged Teal numbers have

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-5 & Breezy Point 10-6 Queens Co.

 East Pond 10-5: As shorebird season winds down, the duckage numbers have begun to increase substantially on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Greater Scaup and Northern Pintails are starting to increase from the one and twos from a week earlier. Blue-winged Teal numbers have

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 9-14-20

Salutations: Shorebird numbers have dipped on the East Pond. Today, the peep numbers were definitely much lower than in previous visits. I could not pull out any Westerns from South to North but came across several large billed SESAs that presented a good study sample. As expected, the peep

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 9-14-20

Salutations: Shorebird numbers have dipped on the East Pond. Today, the peep numbers were definitely much lower than in previous visits. I could not pull out any Westerns from South to North but came across several large billed SESAs that presented a good study sample. As expected, the peep

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Godwits (NO)

 As to be expected (but there is always hope), the rain driven Hudsonian and single Marbled Godwits were a no show today on the East Pond. It also looks like the lone Hudsonian that had stayed around for a bit might have departed with yesterday’s flock. The 3 American Avocets continue up at

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Godwits (NO)

 As to be expected (but there is always hope), the rain driven Hudsonian and single Marbled Godwits were a no show today on the East Pond. It also looks like the lone Hudsonian that had stayed around for a bit might have departed with yesterday’s flock. The 3 American Avocets continue up at

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

The latest update I had from NPS was that the pond level was still quite high. If there are any flats opening up, my guess is that it would be on the south end but not by much, given the water mark level that was shared with me. Quite a shame that the East Pond is not ready for the shorebird

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

The latest update I had from NPS was that the pond level was still quite high. If there are any flats opening up, my guess is that it would be on the south end but not by much, given the water mark level that was shared with me. Quite a shame that the East Pond is not ready for the shorebird

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

Can someone let us know by tomorrow the level of water or rather the amount of shore available for shorebirds and locations (North and South) of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay NWR. We are interested in the Jamaica Bay shorebird festival on Saturday. Ajit I. Antony Get Outlook for Android

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond shore?

Can someone let us know by tomorrow the level of water or rather the amount of shore available for shorebirds and locations (North and South) of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay NWR. We are interested in the Jamaica Bay shorebird festival on Saturday. Ajit I. Antony Get Outlook for Android

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

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Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

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RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shore

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

: Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shore

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shorebird feeding and roosting site. There could be many many reasons (assuming the data fits

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019 & Nickerson sandpiper ID

Andrew, Thanks once again for your updates on this important shorebird site and tactful dialogue with the refuge staff. My impression is that the East Pond has declined significantly over the years as a shorebird feeding and roosting site. There could be many many reasons (assuming the data fits

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019

I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. I wanted to share with anyone interested, an an update on the water level on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens Co. Unfortunately, the news is not good. The water is quite high. On the South End which is the where

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level 2019

I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. I wanted to share with anyone interested, an an update on the water level on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens Co. Unfortunately, the news is not good. The water is quite high. On the South End which is the where

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

All trails leading to the east pond of Jamaica Bay are in great shape (thanks to Andrew Baskh). It made for a very enjoyable morning of birding albeit hot. Stilted sandpipers and a solitary spotted sandpiper among the dowitchers and yellowlegs. May the birds be with you. Bob and Colleen

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

All trails leading to the east pond of Jamaica Bay are in great shape (thanks to Andrew Baskh). It made for a very enjoyable morning of birding albeit hot. Stilted sandpipers and a solitary spotted sandpiper among the dowitchers and yellowlegs. May the birds be with you. Bob and Colleen

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail Maintenance and Pond water level update.

I spent most of the afternoon on the East Pond doing some trail maintenance. My focus was on tweaking some areas already worked on and the area known as “Calidrid Crossing.” This section is usually overgrown with Poison Ivy and it was again - requiring careful cut back. It is now cleared and

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail Maintenance and Pond water level update.

I spent most of the afternoon on the East Pond doing some trail maintenance. My focus was on tweaking some areas already worked on and the area known as “Calidrid Crossing.” This section is usually overgrown with Poison Ivy and it was again - requiring careful cut back. It is now cleared and

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

Today on the Jamaica Bay West Pond: There was American Golden Plover, Black Bellied Plover, semipalmated Plover,Yellow Crowned Night Heron and many least Terns among other shorebirds. Please excuse my brevity. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 11:58 AM, Ben Cacace

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

Today on the Jamaica Bay West Pond: There was American Golden Plover, Black Bellied Plover, semipalmated Plover,Yellow Crowned Night Heron and many least Terns among other shorebirds. Please excuse my brevity. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 11:58 AM, Ben Cacace wrote: > > A

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond: Avocet, American Golden Plover (today)

Both present now. ... to be continued. On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:12 PM, Tyler Goldstein > wrote: I walked from the north end and found the continuing Avocet as well as a juvenile Golden Plover. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY --

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond: Avocet, American Golden Plover (today)

Both present now. ... to be continued. On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:12 PM, Tyler Goldstein mailto:tylergoldstei...@gmail.com>> wrote: I walked from the north end and found the continuing Avocet as well as a juvenile Golden Plover. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: Welcome and

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-6

It appeared all of the Fuestel's Shorebirds that would not land the day before (see Ken's post from 10-5 as to the probable reasons why) happened to drop in on the pond for me. In just over 4 hours on the East Pond yesterday, I managed 14 species of Shorebirds - better than some of my August

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 10-6

It appeared all of the Fuestel's Shorebirds that would not land the day before (see Ken's post from 10-5 as to the probable reasons why) happened to drop in on the pond for me. In just over 4 hours on the East Pond yesterday, I managed 14 species of Shorebirds - better than some of my August

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond: Avocet, American Golden Plover (today)

I walked from the north end and found the continuing Avocet as well as a juvenile Golden Plover. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond: Avocet, American Golden Plover (today)

I walked from the north end and found the continuing Avocet as well as a juvenile Golden Plover. Tyler Goldstein Jericho, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - East Pond Highlights

Birding from the south end to the north on a rising and falling tides. Less than 100 Shorebirds observed but the diversity was not too bad. Shorebird highlights include: AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (6) - possibly one or two more. They were all south of Dead Man's Cove, loafing among the Gull flock

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay - East Pond Highlights

Birding from the south end to the north on a rising and falling tides. Less than 100 Shorebirds observed but the diversity was not too bad. Shorebird highlights include: AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (6) - possibly one or two more. They were all south of Dead Man's Cove, loafing among the Gull flock

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond, Queens County

Walking the East Pond on the tail end of high tide Tuesday morning was productive. There are still some shorebirds around and ducks are building. Highlights included: American Avocet Pectoral Sandpiper(2) White-rumped Sandpiper (11) Stilt Sandpiper(8) Dunlin There were hundreds of teal, the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond, Queens County

Walking the East Pond on the tail end of high tide Tuesday morning was productive. There are still some shorebirds around and ducks are building. Highlights included: American Avocet Pectoral Sandpiper(2) White-rumped Sandpiper (11) Stilt Sandpiper(8) Dunlin There were hundreds of teal, the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 9/16

By all accounts, it wasn't a great shorebird season on the East Pond, with a lot of disappointing days. Part of that was due to the barrage of cold fronts, which cause shorebirds to move on. Now when I need a cold front to go hawk watching, I can't get it. So there I was back on the East Pond. I

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 9/16

By all accounts, it wasn't a great shorebird season on the East Pond, with a lot of disappointing days. Part of that was due to the barrage of cold fronts, which cause shorebirds to move on. Now when I need a cold front to go hawk watching, I can't get it. So there I was back on the East Pond. I

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond today

Five hours counting Jamaica Bay's East Pond for the Audubon Shorebird Blitz didn't yield huge variety or anything all that exciting, as it turns out, but did turn up 6 Stilt , 9 White-rumped, 1 Pectoral, and 1 Western Sandpiper. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond today

Five hours counting Jamaica Bay's East Pond for the Audubon Shorebird Blitz didn't yield huge variety or anything all that exciting, as it turns out, but did turn up 6 Stilt , 9 White-rumped, 1 Pectoral, and 1 Western Sandpiper. -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Shorebird Report 8-19

Following "puddle birding" in the Bronx at Orchard Beach. I birded the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, covering only the North End, on the afternoon rising tide. The highlights are as follows: American Oystercatcher (3) Black-bellied Plover (27) Semipalmated Plover (9) STILT

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Shorebird Report 8-19

Following "puddle birding" in the Bronx at Orchard Beach. I birded the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, covering only the North End, on the afternoon rising tide. The highlights are as follows: American Oystercatcher (3) Black-bellied Plover (27) Semipalmated Plover (9) STILT

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - Buff Breasted Sandpiper

A Buff Breasted Sandpiper is currently tly out from Dead Man's Cover between the island. The American Avocet is also still present south of Dead Man's Cover. Good luck! Sean Camillieri -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond - Buff Breasted Sandpiper

A Buff Breasted Sandpiper is currently tly out from Dead Man's Cover between the island. The American Avocet is also still present south of Dead Man's Cover. Good luck! Sean Camillieri -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

Update for folks interested. I spoke by phone with Pat Rafferty. Her feedback in summary was, NPS is aware of the issue and actively working on resolving the problem with the fence. I will keep the list serve updated with any news on that front as I receive them. As far as the water level.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

Update for folks interested. I spoke by phone with Pat Rafferty. Her feedback in summary was, NPS is aware of the issue and actively working on resolving the problem with the fence. I will keep the list serve updated with any news on that front as I receive them. As far as the water level.

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

Thanks for the shout out Steve. Pat Rafferty and Jennifer Nersesian were also notified. Hopefully, we have some sort of resolution to this issue quickly. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

Thanks for the shout out Steve. Pat Rafferty and Jennifer Nersesian were also notified. Hopefully, we have some sort of resolution to this issue quickly. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

I stopped off at Jamaica Bay yesterday to check out the East Pond. Not trying to do Andrew's "job" (in fact, he already tipped me off), but I'll say that I went dragonflying (and I don't mind getting my feet wet). Currently, the water extends all the way to the reeds along of the southwest part of

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Status

I stopped off at Jamaica Bay yesterday to check out the East Pond. Not trying to do Andrew's "job" (in fact, he already tipped me off), but I'll say that I went dragonflying (and I don't mind getting my feet wet). Currently, the water extends all the way to the reeds along of the southwest part of

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond report 8-2-16

Where are the shorebirds? That was the question in my head this morning as I did a survey from the south to the north end of the pond and back. Less than 100 shorebirds accounting for 7 species is a disheartening observation for August 2nd. When you see one Short-billed Dowitcher for the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond report 8-2-16

Where are the shorebirds? That was the question in my head this morning as I did a survey from the south to the north end of the pond and back. Less than 100 shorebirds accounting for 7 species is a disheartening observation for August 2nd. When you see one Short-billed Dowitcher for the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7-29-16

The shorebird numbers continue to remain low for the moment on the East Pond. Birding the rising and falling tide this afternoon was not terribly productive. However, the sight of 7 STILT SANDPIPERS and my 1st juvenile Lesser Yellowlegs of the season were enjoyable. Short-billed Dowitchers were <

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 7-29-16

The shorebird numbers continue to remain low for the moment on the East Pond. Birding the rising and falling tide this afternoon was not terribly productive. However, the sight of 7 STILT SANDPIPERS and my 1st juvenile Lesser Yellowlegs of the season were enjoyable. Short-billed Dowitchers were <

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 7-16

There was definitely shorebird movement last night as evident by the numbers on the pond this morning. They were led by Semipalmated Sandpipers which I conservatively estimated at around 600. Least Sandpipers, came in second in terms of numbers and helped in the big jump for the overall

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 7-16

There was definitely shorebird movement last night as evident by the numbers on the pond this morning. They were led by Semipalmated Sandpipers which I conservatively estimated at around 600. Least Sandpipers, came in second in terms of numbers and helped in the big jump for the overall

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 7-5-16

I found myself again on the East Pond this AM but a little late than I would have liked. Nothing much in terms of shorebirds and I could not re-find the Stilt Sandpiper from yesterday. Overall, it appeared we lost a few shorebirds to migration and did not gain any. Notable birds today from the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond 7-5-16

I found myself again on the East Pond this AM but a little late than I would have liked. Nothing much in terms of shorebirds and I could not re-find the Stilt Sandpiper from yesterday. Overall, it appeared we lost a few shorebirds to migration and did not gain any. Notable birds today from the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond/ Queens County

A mid day trip to the East Pond did not turn up the Wilson's Phalarope seen earlier this week, but the Acadian Flycatcher, Gull-billed Tern and White-faced Ibis were all present. The only shorebirds seen were Eastern Willet, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and Greater Yellowlegs, but it

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond/ Queens County

A mid day trip to the East Pond did not turn up the Wilson's Phalarope seen earlier this week, but the Acadian Flycatcher, Gull-billed Tern and White-faced Ibis were all present. The only shorebirds seen were Eastern Willet, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs and Greater Yellowlegs, but it

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge from Big Johns Pond. The WHITE PELICAN was at the very north end feeding with Mute Swans. From that vantage point a scope is a necessity. The Pelican is just a bit smaller than the swans and when facing away is

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge from Big Johns Pond. The WHITE PELICAN was at the very north end feeding with Mute Swans. From that vantage point a scope is a necessity. The Pelican is just a bit smaller than the swans and when facing away is

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond, Queens

The American Avocet is still here, on east shore near the cut-around by the MTA tracks. Also, 3 black terns and continuing Gull-billed. As for shorebirds, 5+ white-rumped and 1 juv Western among the hundreds of Semis and couple dozen Leasts. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond, Queens

The American Avocet is still here, on east shore near the cut-around by the MTA tracks. Also, 3 black terns and continuing Gull-billed. As for shorebirds, 5+ white-rumped and 1 juv Western among the hundreds of Semis and couple dozen Leasts. Mike Yuan Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info:

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond

A Marbled Godwit has joined the Am Avocet this am on the east pond at the north end -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East pond

A Marbled Godwit has joined the Am Avocet this am on the east pond at the north end -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

>From sunrise to 7:30 I walked from the south end to halfway north- not much going on. Did not try north end. Good luck Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com PS was nice to walk on the mud flats -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond

From sunrise to 7:30 I walked from the south end to halfway north- not much going on. Did not try north end. Good luck Rob in Massapequa www.longislandbirding.blogspot.com PS was nice to walk on the mud flats -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015

A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Report 8-8-2015

A pleasant morning and afternoon was enjoyed on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Made so, by the weather, birds and company. Birding with Tom Burke, Gail Benson, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay, Steve Walter, Rex and Renee Recker and Bob Shriber, we worked both south and north end of the

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update and Shorebird report 7-25

This afternoon just before high tide, I ventured forth onto the East Pond, first checking the north end. There are no flats on that end and water, is still above the ankles--in some areas much higher. It was tricky navigating but I made it up to Dead Man's Cove where I had 6 shorebirds. Over

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update and Shorebird report 7-25

This afternoon just before high tide, I ventured forth onto the East Pond, first checking the north end. There are no flats on that end and water, is still above the ankles--in some areas much higher. It was tricky navigating but I made it up to Dead Man's Cove where I had 6 shorebirds. Over

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Eurasian Wigeon +

A few hours birding the East Pond this morning turned up a few decent birds. The highlights were a Drake EURASIAN WIGEON and a LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. Other notables included Pectoral Sandpiper, Western Sandpipers, White-rumped Sandpipers and a Stilt Sandpiper. With the arrival of a Eurasian

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Eurasian Wigeon +

A few hours birding the East Pond this morning turned up a few decent birds. The highlights were a Drake EURASIAN WIGEON and a LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER. Other notables included Pectoral Sandpiper, Western Sandpipers, White-rumped Sandpipers and a Stilt Sandpiper. With the arrival of a Eurasian

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update

If you haven't read Andrew's blog re. the Shorebird Festival, he has lots of great information to help you have an enjoyable day. See http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2014/08/annual-shorebird-festival-at-jamaica.html On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 3:43 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote: > On the eve of

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update

On the eve of tomorrow's Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY, I did another scout of the pond. There was a slight increase of shorebirds and I am hopeful we will get more coming in tonight. A total of 15 species of shorebirds , including the Marbled Godwit, which was

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update

On the eve of tomorrow's Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY, I did another scout of the pond. There was a slight increase of shorebirds and I am hopeful we will get more coming in tonight. A total of 15 species of shorebirds , including the Marbled Godwit, which was

Re: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond update

If you haven't read Andrew's blog re. the Shorebird Festival, he has lots of great information to help you have an enjoyable day. See http://birdingdude.blogspot.com/2014/08/annual-shorebird-festival-at-jamaica.html On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 3:43 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote: On

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Update (8-14-14)

Since there are a few walks scheduled for the East Pond in the coming days, I figured I would post a report after checking in on the pond for a few days. The recent rainfall dumped a few inches of rain in the pond and so the water level is back up and the shoreline is mucky. While I have no

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Update (8-14-14)

Since there are a few walks scheduled for the East Pond in the coming days, I figured I would post a report after checking in on the pond for a few days. The recent rainfall dumped a few inches of rain in the pond and so the water level is back up and the shoreline is mucky. While I have no

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay- East Pond

Date: Aug. 1,2014 Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week. On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2 inch water to reach the "Raunt" area. On the north end of the East Pond I walked through

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay- East Pond

Date: Aug. 1,2014 Location: Jamaica Bay-East Pond The water conditions have improved since my last visit earlier in the week. On the south end of the East Pond I only had to walk through 50 feet of 2 inch water to reach the Raunt area. On the north end of the East Pond I walked through 20

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Queens County

6+ hours spent on the pond today while checking the water during low and high tide. Shorebird bird numbers were disappointingly low. Nevertheless, I ended up with 10 species. The highlights were 3 Stilt Sandpipers *(2 nicely marked birds seen with Steve Walter) *and 2 flagged Semipalmated

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update

As I estimated, the water level went up by two inches. As a result, the south end of the pond, which had the most shoreline visible is now under water again. If there are no rains within the next few days and the water continues to drain, I expect the pond to be in better shape by the weekend.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update

As I estimated, the water level went up by two inches. As a result, the south end of the pond, which had the most shoreline visible is now under water again. If there are no rains within the next few days and the water continues to drain, I expect the pond to be in better shape by the weekend.

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay East Pond Water Level Update

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

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