Those Who Walk The Bay

Photo Credit:/ Hofstra Times/Nadeen Nakib/Local Queens resident, Gloria Keppler comes to Jamaica Bay often to view the scenery and walk the refuge. Many like Keppler come to Jamaica Bay to birdwatch, exercise or simply take in the natural surroundings. Jamaica Bay holds a two mile path for visitor to walk along. Graduate students Rajesh D'Souza and Nadeen Nakib, met with Keppler and others who were enjoying a cool day at the bay on March 4, 2010.

Time to Clean Jamaica Bay

Photo Credit: Hofstra Times/Nadeen Nakib/March 4, 2010. Jamaica Bay has been protected since 1972 with the formation of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Becuase of its unique location and rich resources, Jamaica Bay provides habitat for many terrestrial, marine, estuarine, and migratory organisms including approximately 200 species of special emphasis or protection. Unfortunately, about 49 of the 65 square kilometers of wetlands have been filled in or are disappearing, and the water quality of Jamaica Bay has been impacted by sewage treatment plants, JFK airport, and urban, commercial, and industrial development. Nadeen and Nakib and Rajesh D'souza from Hofstra University visited the JBWR on March 4, 2010 to study the effects of climate change on wildlife.

Birding in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Photo Credit: Hofstra Times/ Nadeen Nakib/ March 4, 2010, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is home to a variety of exotic birds and draws a variety of bird life to its salt marshes especially brids from South America. Over 300 species of birds use the refuge as a stopover during spring and fall migration. Bird watching is a big attraction of this vibrant refuge. This Bird House can be seen along the mail trail. Nadden Nakib and Rajesh D'souza, graduate students of Journalism from Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, visited this JBWR to explore the living world in wildlife refuge. If luck favors you can have the glimpse of following species of heron in month of July: Tricolored Heron, Little Blue Heron, Great Blue Heron, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Yellow-Crowned Night Heron, Green Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Egret, Cattle Egret and Least Bittern.

The Odd Couple of Canadian and African Geese

Photo Credit: Hofstra Times/ Nadeen Nakib/ The magic of Jamaica Bay lies in the convergence of a variety of different marine habitats. Canada Geese at our favorite city haunt Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, located in Queens, just off Cross Bay Boulevard, about a 10-minuted walk from the A train's Broad Channel station. Having access to nature should be as necessary to humans as the food and drink. Nadeen Nakib and Rajesh D'souza, the graduate students of Jounralism from Hofstra Univeristy, Hempstead, New York, visited this Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on March 4, 2010 to learn about wildlife.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Photo credit: Hofstra Times/Nadeen Nakib/ Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR) is located in Queens. It is spread over 9,000 acres. Rich in plant and animal life with trails, marshes, beaches and ponds, the Refuge is peaceful gateway from the City. The North Garden of this JBWR is full of trees and can be a bit swampy, but it feels like an authentic nature walk. Nadeen Nakib and Rajesh D’souza, graduate students from Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, visited this JBWR on March 4, 2010, to learn about wildlife and to study nature. Both are passionate lovers of nature and are planning to create awareness in the society to preserve and save the nature through their writings for future generations.

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Working at the Bay

A little introduction on those who help run the Bay.