The American Littoral Society’s Sunset Cruise passes under the NYC Subway swing bridge onJamaica Bay.Last Saturday, Sept. 26, a group of 200 people enjoyed a three-hour sunset cruise around Jamaica Bay aboard the Golden Sunshine from Sheepshead Bay.
The outing was organized and hosted by the American Littoral Society.
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Narrated by the Society’s Mickey Cohen and Don Riepe, the group learned about the history, ecology, wildlife and issues facing management of the bay’s resources. Along the way they saw a bald eagle soaring overhead and a peregrine falcon roosting beneath the Cross Bay Veteran’s Memorial Bridge.
On the way back to port the group was treated to a nice sunset replete with “sun dogs,” patches of rainbow on both sides of the setting sun.
For information about Jamaica Bay cruises and other local events contact the Littoral Society at 718-474-0896 or email donriepe@gmail.com.
A peregrine falcon sits on the Cross Bay Bridge.
Naturalist Mickey Cohen narrates on the tour. Photos by Don Riepe
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