Скачать или смотреть Notable Shorebird Species at Georgica Pond. 8-1-25 at 1PM.

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Here's the tide chart for Georgica Jetty (East Hampton) on August 1, 2025:
High tide:
12:54 AM at 2.5 ft
1:33 PM at 2.9 ft
Low tide:
6:44 AM at 0.6 ft
7:41 PM at 0.8 ft


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Notable Species at Georgica Pond / Georgica Beach
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)
A small, endangered shorebird that nests on sandy beaches in mid‑spring. Typically seen as singles or pairs running along the high tidal line. Their nests are camouflaged scrapes above the high tide mark. They feed on mollusks, crustaceans, worms, and insect larvae.The East Hampton Star+14Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+14Mighty Travels Premium+14
Least Tern (Sterna antillarum)
Threatened in New York, these colonial nesting terns often share beach habitat with plovers. They nest in fenced areas above dunes and feed by plunge-diving for small fish near the shore.Friends of Georgica Pond FoundationFriends of Georgica Pond Foundation
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
These small sandpipers run in groups along the surf zone with a characteristic “bicycling” gait, foraging for crustaceans and insect larvae. Common on sandy beaches like Georgica.Wikipedia
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)
Often confused with piping plovers, these migratory birds pass through the area during spring and fall, sometimes in flocks.Wikipedia+12Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+12Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+12
Great Black‑backed Gull, Herring Gull, and Bonaparte’s Gull
Common large gulls around the shore and pond. Great Black‑backed Gulls are considered a “tipping point” species due to population decline.birdwatchingnycli.com+1The East Hampton Star+1
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)
These terns often nest near least terns and forage close to the pond or ocean’s edge.Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+3birdwatchingnycli.com+3Wikipedia+3
Double‑crested Cormorant and Great Cormorant
Frequent visitors to the pond and shoreline, diving to catch fish in shallow waters.Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation
Osprey, Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Black‑crowned Night‑Heron, Spotted Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer, Wilson’s Snipe and other shorebird species
Many of these are regularly observed foraging along the pond’s edge and nearby beaches, especially at dawn or dusk.Friends of Georgica Pond Foundationbirdwatchingnycli.com
Purple Martin, Bank Swallow, Barn Swallow, and other swallows
Bank Swallows nest in dune bluffs near the pond—look for small burrow holes in sandy banks. Purple Martins and Barn Swallows often feed overhead.Friends of Georgica Pond FoundationFriends of Georgica Pond Foundation
Mute Swan, American Black Duck, Mallard, Surf Scoter, Red‑breasted Merganser, Tundra Swan, and other waterfowl
All found frequently on Georgica Pond, along with other waterfowl species.Dan's Papers+13Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+13Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+13

🌟 Special Sightings
In 2024, an American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)—likely the first confirmed wild flamingo in New York State—landed on Georgica Pond, drawing hundreds of birders. It stayed for days, feeding alongside mute swans.The East Hampton Star+5The East Hampton Star+5Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+5


📝 Quick Summary Table
Bird Type
What You Might See
Shorebirds & Waders
Piping Plover, Least Tern, Sanderling, Plovers
Gulls & Terns
Herring, Great Black‑backed, Bonaparte’s, Common Terns
Waterfowl & Herons
Cormorants, Herons, Osprey, Ducks, Swans
Swallows & Bank Swallows
Overhead flocks and nesting burrows in dunes
Rare Highlights
American Flamingo (once seen in 2024)

✅ Visiting Tips
Respect Closed Areas: During breeding season (late spring to summer), nesting zones are fenced off—especially for piping plovers and least terns. Keeping dogs and crowds away is essential.Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation+1East Hampton Town+1

Best Viewing Times: Early morning and near high tide—ideal for shorebird feeding activity.

Bring Binoculars or a Camera: Many species are well camouflaged (like plovers) or active in flight.

Check eBird: Users report over 70 species year-round at Georgica Pond.Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation

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