[Tweeters] Fireworks Impacts

[Carlos Andersen via Tweeters]

We also have large numbers of them at Deer Lagoon and Crockett Lake here on Whidbey but they are not nesting. 

Harassing the Pelicans would be in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and should be reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

Thanks. 
Carlos

On Jul 12, 2024, at 05:53, Nancy Crowell <nkcrowell at gmail.com> wrote:


They have been returning every year for several years. I don’t think they are nesting but haven’t been monitoring them closely. There is a Facebook group called American White Pelicans of Padilla Bay that tracks their arrival and departure. More than fireworks, I think there was s concerted effort by Swinomish to chase them off a few years ago. They sent boats out to harass them at least once that I am aware of. 

Nancy
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Maybe they will try again to nest and establish a colony there. However, the only established colonies in the state, to my knowledge at this time, are one or two along the Columbia River. 

Carlos

On Jul 11, 2024, at 20:46, Nancy Crowell <nkcrowell at gmail.com> wrote:


The pelicans are there now. 

Nancy
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A couple years ago in Skagit County near the Swinomish Reservation around 44 nesting pairs of American White Pelicans were getting established on a nearby island. All was going well until July 5th when it was discovered the Pelicans all abandoned the site. It was suspected the large amount of fireworks from the 4th of July was the cause for them to abandoned the colony. 

Carlos
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