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General News · 20th July 2023
Manuel - FOCI
Friend of Cortes Island (FOCI) would like to know whether you have seen either of these endangered species nesting.
Great Blue Herons like to build their nests high up in the tops of trees. They construct them out of large twigs. A breeding pair will raise 2-6 young each year. Squawking young and guano at the base of a tree are a sure sign. To find out more click here
Barn Swallows builds nests on vertical surfaces under eaves, porches, barns (of course) and rocky cliffs. Their nests are built out of mud and generally filled with 3-5 young. If you are lucky enough to have a nest near your house, you will be happy to hear they will likely re-inhabit their old nesting site next year.
To find out more click here.
If you have seen either of these species nesting please let us know! Please include the location, date, time and number of birds you have seen by emailing: manuelperdisa.focigmail.com
Great Blue Herons like to build their nests high up in the tops of trees. They construct them out of large twigs. A breeding pair will raise 2-6 young each year. Squawking young and guano at the base of a tree are a sure sign. To find out more click here
Barn Swallows builds nests on vertical surfaces under eaves, porches, barns (of course) and rocky cliffs. Their nests are built out of mud and generally filled with 3-5 young. If you are lucky enough to have a nest near your house, you will be happy to hear they will likely re-inhabit their old nesting site next year.
To find out more click here.
If you have seen either of these species nesting please let us know! Please include the location, date, time and number of birds you have seen by emailing: manuelperdisa.focigmail.com