Anything But Common: The History of the Common Terns, a Seabird, and its Nesting at Gulf Point
Anything But Common: The History of the Common Terns, a Seabird, and its Nesting at Gulf Point
Mary Birdsong will outline the history of common tern nesting at Gull Point on Presque Isle State Park from the beginning of the 20th century through today, when terns are returning to the point in record numbers and nesting. 2015 marks the largest colony the Point has seen in more than 40 years. Birdsong will let you know how they fared and what has been done to assist the terns in their efforts to recolonize Gull Point.
Mary Birdsong, M.A.
Mary Birdsong is a seasonal shorebird monitor for Audubon PA at Presque Isle SP. She is also a freelance writer and artist. First obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Penn State University, Birdsong went on to get a master’s degree in art history from the University of Delaware. When she isn’t too busy birding, gardening, or traveling, she’s rooting for her favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals.
