[Tweeters] Caspian Terns and avian flu update

[Dan Reiff]

Great, comprehensive and informative writing, Steve.
Thank you for sharing it.
Also, great to see you have a blog, which I will now be looking forward to reading. Please add me to your list.
Dan Reiff, PhD

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> On Sep 1, 2023, at 6:20 PM, Steve Hampton <stevechampton at gmail.com> wrote:

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> All, 

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> Here is an update of the Caspian Tern colony at Rat Island near Fort Flagler on Marrowstone Island near Port Townsend, which has been stricken by avian flu. 

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> Short version: WDFW has collected over 1,100 dead adults and 400 dead chicks. Smaller numbers of dead gulls and one to three dead Harbor Seals have tested positive as well. That said, there are still 200+ adult terns present and they have chicks that are now capable of flight, so there is some successful breeding. 

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> There are some pics as well. 

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> https://thecottonwoodpost.net/2023/08/21/after-hazing-and-avian-flu-will-the-last-colony-of-caspian-terns-in-the-salish-sea-survive/

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> good birding, 

> 

> -- 

> Steve Hampton

> Port Townsend, WA  (qatáy)

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