First we did a walk with Don Riepe at Jamaica Bay in New York City. There are two immature snow geese. Can you spot them?
After that we drove to Sunset Cove and Floyd Bennett Field.
Jamaica Bay Late February
Queens
Socrates Park Birds
I was surprised to find a wren and some winter ducks in the little Socrates Sculpture Park.
Socrates Sculpture Park
While waiting for our car to be detailed, we walked to the Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, Queens. It is located on the banks of the East River across from the tip of Roosevelt Island.
Anable Basin
Anable Basin is a small inlet next to Gantry Plaza SP. I love the patina on the old pickup truck.
Jamaca Bay in February
We attended a talk about winter birds in Jamaica Bay on February 15, 2005. It was presented by the Guardian of Jamaica Bay, Don Riepe – Littoral Society.
The Jamaica Bay Guardian is the American Littoral Society’s eyes and ears on the waters of Jamaica Bay. Don Riepe, the Guardian, provides a voice for the Bay and the wildlife and people that live, work, and play in its waters, mudflats, beaches, and marshes. Established in 2002 the Jamaica Bay Guardian Program focuses on education, community engagement, advocacy and restoration. The Jamaica Bay Guardian also transports staff, biologists and naturalist to the marsh islands in the bay, where the Society leads restoration projects, removes marine debris from the bay, cares for its wildlife and looks out for its general health.
Don also led a tour of the ponds. We are members of the NY Littoral Society.
Sunset from Whitestone Bridge
I used my Galaxy S22 Ultra out our car window to capture this one.
Jamaica Bay Plants
A few of the many plants found at Jamaica Bay in Queens, New York City, in June.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife
On June 1st we drove to Jamaica Bay in Queens, New York City. It is one of my favorite places to visit. I forgot the good bug spray with Deet in it and only had some herbal bug spray which was useless, so the mosquitos chewed us up. I gave blood to see a Red-headed Woodpecker there.
