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>RE: Thoughts about the Eagle and the Heron<

Hi,

I've only been reading tweeters sporadically, so I may not have the full=

context on this thread. Apologies in advance if this is too far off the
theme. The Blue Heron Marsh, located at the intersection of Peasley Cany=
on
and West Valley Rd, was significantly affected during this winter's storm=
s
with a number of nests being downed and much damage to trees. I know that=

Thais Boch, who has informally monitored this site for a number of years,=

was quite curious about how the heronry would fair this year. I've heard=

second hand (not from Thais) that nesting attempts at this heronry were
down significantly. I haven't heard any news on nesting success, but thi=
s
thread makes me wonder if a reduction in the number of herons present cou=
ld
have resulted in greater predation by eagles. I've seen eagles in the
vincinity of the heronry in past years, but I've always heard reports of
success fledging from this site.

Kirk Scarbrough
Kent, WA