The weather forecast was extremely accurate for this Memorial Day weekend! Cold, windy, and rainy beaches have been largely devoid of beachgoers, but the birds that make their homes on the shore have had a difficult time thanks to coastal flooding. Numerous nests have been lost to the Long Island Sound. String fencing - and exclosures - have been damaged or destroyed in some locations. Staff is working to take care of these situations when it is safe. In some areas, agitated pairs of birds are still guarding territory or destroyed nests, and we do not want to add to their stress to try to fix something that would only be damaged again. Repair work and more monitoring will be completed as the weather clears tomorrow and throughout the week. The only species enjoying these days are birds like this Yellow-crowned Night-Heron photographed while feeding midday today.
Scott Kruitbosch
AAfCW Volunteer Coordinator
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