Hi Joe, Thank you for bringing the NPS's attention to the nest. Do you have
any idea how to get the NPS to reign in off-leash dogs at Plumb?
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 08:39:09 AM EDT, Joe Jannsen <[email protected]>
wrote:
NPS is aware and stated they will protect the nest.
Thanks.
Joe
From: TURNER <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 5:41 PM
To: Gus Keri <[email protected]>; Joe Jannsen <[email protected]>
Cc: Birding alert, NYSBirds, Birding alert <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Oystercatcher nest in unprotected area
Joe is influential and a good man.
> On May 19, 2020 at 4:45 PM Gus Keri <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks a lot, Joe. This is great.
> I didn't think it was possible.
>
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> ---- On Tue, 19 May 2020 16:36:34 -0400 Joe Jannsen <[email protected]> wrote
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> >
> > 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
> >
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