On June 27th, I joined the American Littoral Society’s New York Chapter for a sunset cruise of Jamaica Bay. Located just across the bay area between Sandy Hook and Brooklyn, NY, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge provides vital habitat for many species of birds, fish, and invertebrates. Birds tend to be heavily concentrated in this natural sanctuary surrounded by the intense urban development of the city. 
The birds weren’t the only ones enjoying the rich ecosystem of Jamaica Bay, Littoral Society folks from NY and NJ were also eager to bask in the beauty of the refuge. Over 100 enthusiastic cruisers were led by expert naturalists Don Riepe and Mickey Cohen aboard the Golden Sunshine. They pointed out several birds to the crowd including common and least terns, black crowned night heron, great blue heron, egret, osprey, and northern harrier. We also got a really great look at a peregrine falcon that was nesting on the bridge. The sun setting over the salt marsh and the bay was absolutely gorgeous. Be sure to check out the Littoral Society’s other upcoming cruises in Barnegat Bay and Jamaica Bay in September.
Littorally Yours,
Stevie
Photos courtesy of Don Riepe
The birds weren’t the only ones enjoying the rich ecosystem of Jamaica Bay, Littoral Society folks from NY and NJ were also eager to bask in the beauty of the refuge. Over 100 enthusiastic cruisers were led by expert naturalists Don Riepe and Mickey Cohen aboard the Golden Sunshine. They pointed out several birds to the crowd including common and least terns, black crowned night heron, great blue heron, egret, osprey, and northern harrier. We also got a really great look at a peregrine falcon that was nesting on the bridge. The sun setting over the salt marsh and the bay was absolutely gorgeous. Be sure to check out the Littoral Society’s other upcoming cruises in Barnegat Bay and Jamaica Bay in September.
Littorally Yours,
Stevie
Photos courtesy of Don Riepe 
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