Leader Ryan Goldberg
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From: Ryan Goldberg
Date: Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Field trip report: Fort Tilden to Breezy Point, February 24
To: Peter Dorosh <
From: Ryan Goldberg
Date: Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Subject: Field trip report: Fort Tilden to Breezy Point, February 24
To: Peter Dorosh <
Hi Peter,
Here is my field trip report (apologies for the delay) for my February 24 round-trip walk from Fort Tilden to Breezy Point. Thirteen folks braved the cold for what turned out to be a wonderful day, not only with the birds we saw but the adventurous spirit of those who joined. We began at Tilden's white chapel, walked to the Breezy jetty, and then came back along the beach before cutting inland at the fishing lot for the final part. I think we walked around 8 miles, but the afternoon sun and wind behind us made it slightly easier coming back. The birding was great: all three scoter species, including thousands (probably tens of thousands) of black scoters once we reached the jetty, at least 60 razorbills in small groups flying close in, and some early-arriving (or overwintering) American oystercatchers.
I did this walk last year on the same weekend, and it seems like a great time to catch sea ducks and gannets building up before heading north.
Here are our checklists from the day, with photos:
Best,
Ryan
" Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,the only home we've ever known"
--Carl Sagan
