Jeff Nicol got some great shots at DeKorte Park's Shorebird Pool on Saturday, after the Meadowlands Commission had lowered the water levels. (Thanks, Jeff!)

Sunday's heavy rains — we got eight inches of rainfall — brought the water levels way high, but we are lowering them again.

The levels should be lower Wednesday morning, with some exposed mud again. It sometimes takes a couple of days or so to get the shorebirds back in good numbers.

We are doing all we can — and keeping our fingers crossed — for Saturday's free "Kevin Karlson Shorebird Day" event.

A highly unusual panoramic shot of peeps in the Shorebord Pool follows. (Tilt your head or your laptop to enjoy.)