Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Egrets and Swans
Coney Island Creekwalk
Egrets, both Snowy and Great (left), are probably the most recognizable birds on Coney Island Creek. These beautiful native birds and feed along the shoreline and in the shallows, stirring up mud with their feet to find fish and crabs. A century ago, egrets were an endangered species, nearly hunted into extinction for their feathers, which were used as hat decorations. Egrets are now federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Egrets breed in the spring, nested in trees along the shore. Another large bird on the creek is the Mute Swan, a non-native species.
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.
Location. 40° 34.826′ N, 73° 59.847′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is on Coney Island. It can be reached from Bayview Avenue 0.2 miles north of Neptune Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Fishing the Creek (a few steps from this marker); Spartina Salt Marsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Coney Island Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Ritter Way (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipwrecks (within shouting distance of this marker); Yellow Submarine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fishing the Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sand Dunes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Additional commentary.
1. About the
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2024
2. Egrets and Swans Marker
The marker has weathered significantly and is hard to read.
This sign serves as a historical marker because it interprets how the history of human activity has affected the local environment, for better and worse.
— Submitted September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
