Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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The black tern is a colonial nesting marsh bird which has been declining significantly in numbers throughout its range, and in particular in the Northeast. In Vermont the population has declined approximately 50 since the 1970s. This report outlines and discusses census results for the past few years 19901992 and offers perspectives on future research and management options.