Thanks a lot, Joe. This is great. I didn't think it was possible.
Sent using Zoho Mail ---- On Tue, 19 May 2020 16:36:34 -0400 Joe Jannsen <[email protected]> wrote ---- > > Gus, > > I reached out to a Gateway contact to see if they can get this nest > protected. > > Thanks. > > Joe > > From: [email protected] > <[email protected]>On Behalf Of Gus Keri > Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 3:47 PM > To: Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert <[email protected]> > Subject: [nysbirds-l] Oystercatcher nest in unprotected area > > Hi everyone, > > I know we are not supposed to reveal nesting locations but I think everyone > who is going to visit Plumb beach should be aware of this one. I have never > seen a nest in this place which is not protected and have many people and > dogs roaming the beach. > > Today, I found an Oystercatcher nest in a very open area where birders walk > sometimes. I know because I walked this area many time before, particularly, > in search of Sparrows. And it is very easy for any one to step over the eggs > accidently. > > The nest is located at the far east end, near the large wooden board. I > posted few photos on my eBird list to make it easy to find the nest. > You can see them here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S69331372 > > Unfortunately, nothing can be done about off-leash dogs which is a common > problem in this place. Although, for some reason, I have not run into any > dogs during my last two visits. I don't know if the social distancing > secondary to the Coronavirus has any thing to do with. > > I have a reason to believe that social distancing and stay-at-home policy > have allowed for the Oystercatchers to build a nest on this beach. > > So, please, If you are planning to go to Plumb beach, watch your steps. > > Gus Keri > > -- > > NYSbirds-L List Info: > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm > http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm > > ARCHIVES: > 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L > 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 > > Please submit your observations to eBird: > http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ > > -- > -- NYSbirds-L List > Info: Welcome and Basics > Rules and Information > Subscribe, Configuration and Leave > Archives: The Mail Archive > Surfbirds > ABA Please submit your observations to > eBird! -- -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
