This was my first time attempting to identify shorebirds. Most obvious was the Osprey nest with chicks. Watching them was a special treat. On the dunes, there was an area roped off to protect the Piping Plover and the Least Tern. As my husband and I were walking along the shoreline, a male Piping Plover ran across the dunes. I could barely see him! I later learned about NYC Plover Project whose mission is protecting these endangered birds on the beaches of New York City. The images are not a complete list of all the birds I saw today, but you can view my eBird Checklist to see the birds I saw today if you’re interested. The ocean, beach and salt marshes are going to open up a completely new world for me. I’m very excited!
