Least Tern

Environment

A Keys Yacht Club Needed A New Roof — The Fix Disturbed A 'Colony' Of Protected Birds

Jenny Staletovich
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Least terns are protected in Florida. That didn't stop a Keys yacht club from removing nearly 130 chicks and eggs to repair its roof.
Environment

Threatened Shorebirds Could Benefit From Beach Closures During Nesting Season

Susan Giles Wantuck
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Beach closures due to the coronavirus pandemic are devastating Florida’s tourism industry but they could be beneficial for shorebirds that nest on the…

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