Atlantic Laboratory for Avian Research
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In 1908 there was "an enormous colony of terns on Gull rock" (which is less than 100 m from Machias Seal Island). "The keeper estimated between 5 and 6 thousand (birds)".
July 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In 1908 there was "an enormous colony of terns on Gull rock" (which is less than 100 m from Machias Seal Island). "The keeper estimated between 5 and 6 thousand (birds)".
As promised, I have looked around and cannot find anything that predates lighthouse keepers on the island. I did find a report that suggests terns were present in 1873 and common tern eggs were collected in 1885. This suggests to me that terns were present prior to keepers.
July 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As promised, I have looked around and cannot find anything that predates lighthouse keepers on the island. I did find a report that suggests terns were present in 1873 and common tern eggs were collected in 1885. This suggests to me that terns were present prior to keepers.
Agreed.
July 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Agreed.
Would be great to chat about this in person sometime. Perhaps we can host you on MSI at some point.
July 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Would be great to chat about this in person sometime. Perhaps we can host you on MSI at some point.
I don't know the score, but I will look into it and get back to you (and sorry it has taken so long to reply).
July 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I don't know the score, but I will look into it and get back to you (and sorry it has taken so long to reply).
Meant to include that the MSc candidate and field lead is Daniel Oliker.
July 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Meant to include that the MSc candidate and field lead is Daniel Oliker.