Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The passing of a local naturalist legend American Littoral Society Mickey Cohen


(Don Reipe and Mickey Cohen)

This is the third notice I posted the last few days of a renown scientist or birder passing. Only that in this case,the passing of Mickey Cohen at age 94 was a personal one to the Brooklyn Bird Club ,the birding communities and many members who knew him.

Besides being a wonderful walk leader ,Mickey was a brilliant naturalist. From beach walks, to weekend trips and even Jamaica bay boat cruises for the American Littoral Society co leading with Bay Guardian Don Riepe,Mickey was a generous enthusiastic lecturer beloved by multitudes.

The Brooklyn Bird Club is greatly indebted to Mickey for his wetlands assessment and documentation of the Ridgewood Reservoir basins that eventually were saved from development. He lives on in that legacy

Rest in peace Mickey,I'm glad I met you.

Here's the Facebook link posted by Don Riepe







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