Although Tropical Storm/Hurricane Arthur brought pounding surf, high winds, and some torrential rains, the nesting colony at the south end of Wrightsville Beach survived! When several dedicated bird stewards arrived early Friday morning to access the damage only two posts needed to be replaced and all of the strings remained in place. These minor problems were quickly repaired and the Friday morning Bird Walk was held on schedule.
Although the 4th of July crowds began arriving en mass to head over to Masonboro Island our chicks/ fledglings remained undaunted. The only new challenge facing the shorebirds seemed to be coping with some small "cliffs" along the surf line.
Common tern fledglings learning to scale the new "cliffs"...
No 4th of July hot dog for this common tern.
Adult and fledgling common tern...
Common tern fledgling at the water's edge....
Common tern fledglings almost ready to catch their own fish.
Adult common tern and the "three amigos"
Skimmers over the sound...
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