Water Bird Survey
The Hudson River Estuary is home to many species of water birds! Many species of birds, including shorebirds, seabirds, wading birds, and waterfowl can be seen foraging and hunting in the waters surrounding or the shorelines of Piermont Pier. In addition to many resident bird species, the Hudson River Corridor is an important stopover point for many migratory species. These migratory species stopover in Piermont to rest and feed before completing their migration either to or from their breeding locations. Migratory species seen during summer are different from species that stopover during winter, allowing for a glimpse at a large range of different water bird species throughout the year. Visual observations of different species of birds, helps scientists validate and support other methods of tracking bird populations and species in the Hudson River Estuary.
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