Growing flock of birds leaving distinct mark on Everett
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Everett's Kimberly Clark paper mill closed in April, leaving vacant buildings.But there are some new signs of life.
Shore birds called Caspian terns started nesting at the mill, making a distinct impression on their new neighbors.
Shore birds called Caspian terns started nesting at the mill, making a distinct impression on their new neighbors.
The terns are doing what is natural on what little breeding ground we have left them. Given they are only around for a few months out of the year, it would be nice if the human neighbours were just a little understanding of their needs
Breeding colonies of Caspian Terns have been harassed and driven from their nesting sites of choice by humans for years in the Puget Sound and Columbia River area. Crows and Bald Eagles prey heavily on their eggs and young when they do find a place to nest. A few more years of treatment like that and we'll be wondering why their population is crashing.