The Precipitous decline of black-crowned night-herons in Massachusetts and the Northeast
Parsons KC. 2023. The Precipitous decline of black-crowned night-herons in Massachusetts and the Northeast. Bird Observer. 51(3):172-183
Over the past century, black-crowned night herons in Massachusetts have gone from populating the largest colony in North America to a much-diminished presence in the state. This article documents the extent and possible causes for the decline as well as suggestions for stabilizing and recovering back-crowned populations.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Parsons, Katharine
- Units
- BOHA
- Keywords
- Boston Harbor, egrets, herons, ibis, wading birds