Salutations,The East Pond water level is looking very good and at the moment we are likely to meet our drawdown goals. However, I want to warn folks that we may not see the levels we did last season as it was drier. What does that mean you ask? Well, it means that you may not likely see the
Taking advantage of the good weather, I joined a team of NPS employees in digging out the valve on the Northend of the East Pond. This is one of many digouts that we will likely do this season. The water is extremely high and will take several months of draining; the good news is we are off to an
Following my full coverage of the pond on Saturday. Today, I decided that I
would give it another crack with the hopes of less foot traffic. It worked out
well enough to get a decent snapshot of the birds on and around the pond. In
short, there seemed to be less shorebirds on the pond today
Following my full coverage of the pond on Saturday. Today, I decided that I
would give it another crack with the hopes of less foot traffic. It worked out
well enough to get a decent snapshot of the birds on and around the pond. In
short, there seemed to be less shorebirds on the pond today
Salutations everyone:
I just wanted to provide an update on the East Pond trails and water level. The
Southend trail to access the Pond on the East side is all cleared up and all
that remains is a widening of the path on the west side as you access the Pond.
Please note, for those of you who
Salutations everyone:
I just wanted to provide an update on the East Pond trails and water level. The
Southend trail to access the Pond on the East side is all cleared up and all
that remains is a widening of the path on the west side as you access the Pond.
Please note, for those of you who
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond report 9-7-20
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Hi all,
I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full
survey.
The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger)
and Wilson’s
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Hi all,
I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full
survey.
The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger)
and Wilson’s
Hi all,
I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full
survey.
The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger)
and Wilson’s Phalarope (reported by Karlo Mirth).
The Baird’s was not seen again by me after it flushed near the
Hi all,
I spent a good 7+ hours on the East Pond yesterday and finally got in a full
survey.
The shorebird highlights included: Baird’s Sandpiper (reported by Corey Finger)
and Wilson’s Phalarope (reported by Karlo Mirth).
The Baird’s was not seen again by me after it flushed near the
Never say Never!
Yesterday and today I visited the East Pond to check on the water level. The
good news is that some flats have begun opening up on the Southend. The water
level is still way too high for this time of the year but with the opening up
of some flats, there were shorebirds.
A
Never say Never!
Yesterday and today I visited the East Pond to check on the water level. The
good news is that some flats have begun opening up on the Southend. The water
level is still way too high for this time of the year but with the opening up
of some flats, there were shorebirds.
A
. But what do I know? Just
> calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good.
>
> Steve Walter
>
> From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM
> To: swalte...@verizon.net
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. But what do I know? Just
> calling it the way I see it, and it doesn’t look good.
>
> Steve Walter
>
> From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM
> To: swalte...@verizon.net
> Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay W
calling it the way I see it, and it
doesn’t look good.
Steve Walter
From: Steve Walter [mailto:stevewalt...@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM
To: swalte...@verizon.net
Subject: Fwd: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East Pond Update...
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calling it the way I see it, and it
doesn’t look good.
Steve Walter
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Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 6:45 PM
To: swalte...@verizon.net
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The RBA on Friday, mentioned a problem with the East Pond water level. It was
an understatement. On Independence Day, Don Riepe and I visited the outflow on
the bayside to check on the drainage and found that the valve was buried and
hardly a trickle of water leaving the pond.
It would
The RBA on Friday, mentioned a problem with the East Pond water level. It was
an understatement. On Independence Day, Don Riepe and I visited the outflow on
the bayside to check on the drainage and found that the valve was buried and
hardly a trickle of water leaving the pond.
It would
After a few weeks of being back in the area, I finally made it to the East
Pond. Upon arriving at the South End, I was quite saddened to see that the
water level was still high but decided to give the pond a crack.
I managed to do a complete survey of the pond, spending just over 7 hours
After a few weeks of being back in the area, I finally made it to the East
Pond. Upon arriving at the South End, I was quite saddened to see that the
water level was still high but decided to give the pond a crack.
I managed to do a complete survey of the pond, spending just over 7 hours
4 redhead ducks in east pond. 3 males one female.
Male wood duck at blind - John’s Pond.
Large concentrations of Rudy ducks on east pond.
Did not see barn owl in the box.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 14, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Joseph DiCostanzo wrote:
>
> Currently at feeders, Evodia Field
>
4 redhead ducks in east pond. 3 males one female.
Male wood duck at blind - John’s Pond.
Large concentrations of Rudy ducks on east pond.
Did not see barn owl in the box.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 14, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Joseph DiCostanzo wrote:
>
> Currently at feeders, Evodia Field
>
First, many thanks to all of you who continue to post to the list serve.
I finally got out to the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this
afternoon and enjoyed some of the recent good birds. Both Godwit species
continue along with the Wilson’s Phalarope.
In addition, I also had a
First, many thanks to all of you who continue to post to the list serve.
I finally got out to the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge this
afternoon and enjoyed some of the recent good birds. Both Godwit species
continue along with the Wilson’s Phalarope.
In addition, I also had a
Highlights of the eleven shorebird species seen from the south end of the East
Pond at Jamaica Bay between 5 - 6 PM included:
Marbled Godwit - at the south end, remained in the same spot for the whole
hour. Thanks to the birder departing the East Pond who gave us the heads up.
Wilson's
Highlights of the eleven shorebird species seen from the south end of the East
Pond at Jamaica Bay between 5 - 6 PM included:
Marbled Godwit - at the south end, remained in the same spot for the whole
hour. Thanks to the birder departing the East Pond who gave us the heads up.
Wilson's
I schelped the East Pond today a few hours before and after high tide covering
from south to north and back.
Highlights included:
HUDSONIAN GODWIT (continuing)
Juvenile Stilt Sandpiper (1)
PURPLE MARTIN (2)
White-rumped Sandpiper (17) all on the east side. I bet I could add a few more
from
I schelped the East Pond today a few hours before and after high tide covering
from south to north and back.
Highlights included:
HUDSONIAN GODWIT (continuing)
Juvenile Stilt Sandpiper (1)
PURPLE MARTIN (2)
White-rumped Sandpiper (17) all on the east side. I bet I could add a few more
from
Overall the shorebird numbers were down on the East Pond today. Short-billed
Dowitcher numbers were way down and the Stilt Sandpipers were down to 14. The
few highlights included a flyover Whimbrel, 2 Pectoral Sandpiper and a
Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) which I picked out on the North End of
Overall the shorebird numbers were down on the East Pond today. Short-billed
Dowitcher numbers were way down and the Stilt Sandpipers were down to 14. The
few highlights included a flyover Whimbrel, 2 Pectoral Sandpiper and a
Long-billed Dowitcher (LBDO) which I picked out on the North End of
A decent number of shorebirds on the pond today indicating new arrivals. The
changes show a drop in the number of Short-billed Dowitchers but an uptick with
the peeps with an estimated 1200 Semipalmated Sandpipers.
12 species of shorebirds, highlighted by 78 STILT SANDPIPERS and 3 Pectoral
A decent number of shorebirds on the pond today indicating new arrivals. The
changes show a drop in the number of Short-billed Dowitchers but an uptick with
the peeps with an estimated 1200 Semipalmated Sandpipers.
12 species of shorebirds, highlighted by 78 STILT SANDPIPERS and 3 Pectoral
I did a complete hike of the East Pond this morning just at high tide. Overall,
the numbers of shorebirds were low. My survey from the south to the north end
of the pond and back recorded the following notables before the birds were
scattered by two Peregrine Falcons.
Short-billed Dowitcher
I did a complete hike of the East Pond this morning just at high tide. Overall,
the numbers of shorebirds were low. My survey from the south to the north end
of the pond and back recorded the following notables before the birds were
scattered by two Peregrine Falcons.
Short-billed Dowitcher
Joe Giunta and I went to check out the North and South ends. The most common
bird was SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER at both ends (~100). Peep were in lesser
numbers, mostly SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS with a few LEAST mixed in. Most birds
were at the south end where we added a SPOTTED SANDPIPER, 5
Joe Giunta and I went to check out the North and South ends. The most common
bird was SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER at both ends (~100). Peep were in lesser
numbers, mostly SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPERS with a few LEAST mixed in. Most birds
were at the south end where we added a SPOTTED SANDPIPER, 5
I did an early AM schelp on the East Pond. Not a lot of changes overall in
terms of arriving shorebirds. Although, I did note that overall numbers have
increased slightly. I had a total of 579 Short-billed Dowitchers this AM.
Additionally, the Stilt Sandpiper numbers I had was 13, up from the
I did an early AM schelp on the East Pond. Not a lot of changes overall in
terms of arriving shorebirds. Although, I did note that overall numbers have
increased slightly. I had a total of 579 Short-billed Dowitchers this AM.
Additionally, the Stilt Sandpiper numbers I had was 13, up from the
National Park Service (NPS) management and JBWR refuge staff have been keeping
me updated on this year’s efforts and progress on an early East Pond drawdown.
Today, I confirmed that the Pond is shaping up quite nicely by schelping up
from the south end to the north. Note: this does not mean we
National Park Service (NPS) management and JBWR refuge staff have been keeping
me updated on this year’s efforts and progress on an early East Pond drawdown.
Today, I confirmed that the Pond is shaping up quite nicely by schelping up
from the south end to the north. Note: this does not mean we
I joined Joe Giunta’s Brooklyn Botanical Garden birding group this
morning. We birded the gardens, the West Pond to the breech and the Big Johns
Pond trail. The weather was cloudy and overcast, but we avoided the rain. There
was a smattering of Yellow-rumped Warblers throughout. The only
I joined Joe Giunta’s Brooklyn Botanical Garden birding group this
morning. We birded the gardens, the West Pond to the breech and the Big Johns
Pond trail. The weather was cloudy and overcast, but we avoided the rain. There
was a smattering of Yellow-rumped Warblers throughout. The only
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to access the
conditions in advance of several walks Joe is leading this weekend. The East
Pond water level is HIGH, HIGH, HIGH. So high that the North end is
inaccessible without very high boots and there is no edge. The entire
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to access the
conditions in advance of several walks Joe is leading this weekend. The East
Pond water level is HIGH, HIGH, HIGH. So high that the North end is
inaccessible without very high boots and there is no edge. The entire
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Hi Andrew and all,
We just received notification from the Banding Lab and want to thank you
Very cool!
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Hi Andrew and all,
We just received notification from the Banding Lab and want to thank you
for reporting your resighting of the Glossy Ibis 1116-50056 (also known as
049).
In case others are curious: that bird was banded as a pre-fledged chick by
our team (NYC Audubon) on 17 June 2010 on
Hi Andrew and all,
We just received notification from the Banding Lab and want to thank you
for reporting your resighting of the Glossy Ibis 1116-50056 (also known as
049).
In case others are curious: that bird was banded as a pre-fledged chick by
our team (NYC Audubon) on 17 June 2010 on
Just a few minutes ago, Don Riepe and I had a discussion on the fence situation
at the southend of the East Pond.
We concluded that there is no point in waiting and that visitors should access
the Pond by walking around the fence, while NPS work out the issues.
Please be mindful that Call
Just a few minutes ago, Don Riepe and I had a discussion on the fence situation
at the southend of the East Pond.
We concluded that there is no point in waiting and that visitors should access
the Pond by walking around the fence, while NPS work out the issues.
Please be mindful that Call
I birded the East Pond for a few hours today testing access along the north end
and getting in some shorebirding.
An estimated 300 Shorebirds on the East Pond consisting of 8 species. The
highlights included LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (1), STILT SANDPIPERS (21). All
feeding comfortably just past
I birded the East Pond for a few hours today testing access along the north end
and getting in some shorebirding.
An estimated 300 Shorebirds on the East Pond consisting of 8 species. The
highlights included LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER (1), STILT SANDPIPERS (21). All
feeding comfortably just past
Good Evening Peeps,
It seems not too long ago, I wrote to both list-serves asking for your
assistance on the West Pond restoration efforts. Your responses were key in
making that effort a success.
I find myself writing to you again for your help. This evening, I had an
interesting
Good Evening Peeps,
It seems not too long ago, I wrote to both list-serves asking for your
assistance on the West Pond restoration efforts. Your responses were key in
making that effort a success.
I find myself writing to you again for your help. This evening, I had an
interesting
The West Pond Trail will open again (after a very frustrating delay in funding)
next week. The Visitor Center will reopen to seven days a week when the summer
season begins. All of this information is public and available on the NPS
website. You should always check before going out.
Sent from
The West Pond Trail will open again (after a very frustrating delay in funding)
next week. The Visitor Center will reopen to seven days a week when the summer
season begins. All of this information is public and available on the NPS
website. You should always check before going out.
Sent from
Hempstead Lake SP 2 May
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met there prior to heading for Jamaica Bay. A
quick check before leaving turned up a SOLITARY SANDPIPER, WARBLING and
RED-EYED VIREO, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (heard only), a few Warblers and a
BALTIMORE ORIOLE.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Hempstead Lake SP 2 May
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) met there prior to heading for Jamaica Bay. A
quick check before leaving turned up a SOLITARY SANDPIPER, WARBLING and
RED-EYED VIREO, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH (heard only), a few Warblers and a
BALTIMORE ORIOLE.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
A strategic vigil with eyes on the North End, South End and the Overlook has
NOT resulted in a Ruff re-sighting after the early morning post.
Many of us, who were on stakeout duties are pulling out. Let's hope someone has
a positive report before the day is out.
Birds of note seen on the East
A strategic vigil with eyes on the North End, South End and the Overlook has
NOT resulted in a Ruff re-sighting after the early morning post.
Many of us, who were on stakeout duties are pulling out. Let's hope someone has
a positive report before the day is out.
Birds of note seen on the East
Jamaica Bay WR, 9:00-11:00 AM 24 June
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the south end, walking on a newly created
path through the phragmites to reach a small mud flat that held us and a scope.
(The water is coming down and for the first time in years, early enough for the
beginning return
Jamaica Bay WR, 9:00-11:00 AM 24 June
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) went to the south end, walking on a newly created
path through the phragmites to reach a small mud flat that held us and a scope.
(The water is coming down and for the first time in years, early enough for the
beginning return
This morning, despite the rain I spent some time breaking up and raking
some Algae on the north west end of the pond. I think it looks much better
there now and the next effort, would be on the south end all along the east
side.
Despite my focus not being on birding, I kept a count of the
This morning, despite the rain I spent some time breaking up and raking
some Algae on the north west end of the pond. I think it looks much better
there now and the next effort, would be on the south end all along the east
side.
Despite my focus not being on birding, I kept a count of the
Hi Rich and all,
The Line Islands aren't what they used to be. Pat and I visited with John
Zarudsky from the Town of Hempstead on 29 July 2011 (by the way, somebody ought
to call Shane Blodgett and ask him if he remembers that day!) and spent some
very enjoyable time around Egg Island and
Hi Rich and all,
The Line Islands aren't what they used to be. Pat and I visited with John
Zarudsky from the Town of Hempstead on 29 July 2011 (by the way, somebody ought
to call Shane Blodgett and ask him if he remembers that day!) and spent some
very enjoyable time around Egg Island and
17 species of shorebirds today. The highlight was the continuing *AMERICAN
AVOCET, **LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER* *(found by Tom Burke, Gail Benson and
Bob), *a couple of *WESTERN SANDPIPERS* AND *RED KNOT.*
Other notable shorebirds included Ruddy Turnstones and White-rumped
Sandpiper.
The turn over
17 species of shorebirds today. The highlight was the continuing *AMERICAN
AVOCET, **LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER* *(found by Tom Burke, Gail Benson and
Bob), *a couple of *WESTERN SANDPIPERS* AND *RED KNOT.*
Other notable shorebirds included Ruddy Turnstones and White-rumped
Sandpiper.
The turn over
Hello all,
Yesterday afternoon Andrew Rubenfeld, Eric Ozawa and I went to Jamaica
Bay to attend the first Open House Public Meeting that NPS held at the
Visitors Center as a step in the process to develop a plan for the
West Pond. More on that later. Before the meeting we took some time to
go
Hello all,
Yesterday afternoon Andrew Rubenfeld, Eric Ozawa and I went to Jamaica
Bay to attend the first Open House Public Meeting that NPS held at the
Visitors Center as a step in the process to develop a plan for the
West Pond. More on that later. Before the meeting we took some time to
go
In my haste to get the word out this morning, I neglected to include the
location of the White-faced Ibis and thought afterwards that I might get
away with it since the location was posted yesterday.
In response to a few queries, I have updated the subject line of my post
from today. The bird was
In my haste to get the word out this morning, I neglected to include the
location of the White-faced Ibis and thought afterwards that I might get
away with it since the location was posted yesterday.
In response to a few queries, I have updated the subject line of my post
from today. The bird was
The following covers the weekend and today on the movement of shorebird
arrival and departure from the East Pond.
The shorebirds continue to come and go on the East Pond of Jamaica Bay in
Queens. I along with others had hoped the front would have pushed in some
interesting birds on Saturday
The following covers the weekend and today on the movement of shorebird
arrival and departure from the East Pond.
The shorebirds continue to come and go on the East Pond of Jamaica Bay in
Queens. I along with others had hoped the front would have pushed in some
interesting birds on Saturday
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
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.
--
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 3 Aug
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the refuge this morning starting by walking
to Bench 7 on the West Pond. No Whistling Duck!!. But this was a birding trip.
By the time we got back to the car and changed into waders, we had seen 40
species. The East Pond
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 3 Aug
Joe Giunta and I (Sy Schiff) birded the refuge this morning starting by walking
to Bench 7 on the West Pond. No Whistling Duck!!. But this was a birding trip.
By the time we got back to the car and changed into waders, we had seen 40
species. The East Pond
Hello, Birders.
I visited Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens County, this morning, Monday,
Nov. 2nd.
The first bird of the day was a nocturnal-migrant Hermit Thrush flying over the
parking lot at the refuge visitor center. Nice.
Another nice bird in the parking lot was a Clay-colored
This morning I went shorebirding on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. The
highlights were 4 White-rumped sandpipers and 6 Stilt sandpipers which
were foraging at the North End. Nothing else of note besides the American
Oystercatcher family on the island at the north end of the East Pond. An
This morning I went shorebirding on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. The
highlights were 4 White-rumped sandpipers and 6 Stilt sandpipers which
were foraging at the North End. Nothing else of note besides the American
Oystercatcher family on the island at the north end of the East Pond. An
I was joined by Karlo Mirth a few minutes into an afternoon hike on the
North End of the East Pond at JBWR. Together we scanned the few birds that
were available. Although we had a few Plovers to look at, we could not turn
one into an American Golden-Plover...they all turned out to be
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