STONE HARBOR — A ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Suzanne Walters, Council President Brian Levinson, Council members Randall Bauer, Anne Wannen and Julian Miraglia July 28 marked the official opening of the Meadow Walk at the Bird Sanctuary here.
The new 210-foot trail winds through both a fresh water meadow and a saltwater marsh. The diverse habitat offers visitors a chance to observe colonial wading birds like ibis, egrets and herons as well as songbirds like warblers, thrushes and wrens.
The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary also unveiled a custom-designed Bird Sanctuary Destination Bracelet. The bracelet was commissioned by Larry and Nancy Hanker of Neptune Jewels in Stone Harbor and custom-created by renowned jewelry designer Mitchell Ousley, who has been designing maritime themed jewelry for over 25 years.
The bracelet is available exclusively at Neptune’s Jewels where 20 percent of every bracelet sale will be donated to the sanctuary to support ongoing rejuvenation efforts.
The handcrafted sterling silver Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Destination Bracelet features seven wraps of 14k gold wire to represent Seven Mile Island. The clasp is formed by a linked “S” and “H”, which are further adorned by a stylized egret, sun and waves.
The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Destination Bracelet is available for purchase in a 4mm size for $149.95 and in a 6mm size for $174.95 exclusively at Neptune’s Jewels, located at 235 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
