Let me just throw in my 2 cents for what its worth. I have been scouting the
East Pond for two weeks and in my humble opinion it is on schedule for the
target water level.
Please keep in mind that the North End of the pond is the deepest area and it
takes the longest for the flats to be exposed and dried out. That said, for
this time of the year there is already decent amount of flats exposed on the
North End and yes there are soft spots; but it is to be expected after all, it
is the East Pond we are talking about.
If birders visited the South End they would get a better idea of how good it
looks compared to last year. As the flats are more exposed and dried out on
that end. Note: NPS has always exercised caution when lowering the water to
avoid problems such as botulism (sp) and I am sure they are keeping that in
mind as they get the pond ready for migrating shorebirds.
Maybe, I am too much of optimist, but I think we are doing okay with the draw
down at the moment.
I should add, that I am right now on the East Pond and the Ruff is still here.
It just requires some patience as it seems to have expanded its feeding range
to eastern side of the North End - just a bit beyond "Dead Man's Cove".
Good and responsible birding!
Andrew Baksh
Queens NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
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