The picture of this Semipalmated Plover was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife refuge on the East Pond. The Semipalmated Plover is one of my favorite shore birds. They possess a majesty and delicacy that is very endearing.

The closeup picture of this immature Glossy Ibis was taken at the blind at Big John’s Pond in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. This blind has been a very productive spot for me recently. I have never been able to get a good close of a Gloosy Ibis before this but this youngster was very cooperative.

The picture of this Lesser Yellowlegs was taken at the East Pond at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

The picture of this Pectoral Sandpiper was taken on the East Pond at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.