Mary,
Thanks for that information. One thing we can do is write letters to the
Bremerton Sun. I've written so many they have started ignoring mine. I
know DOT has to maintain the bridge, but we need to make sure they take
every possible precaution to avoid disturbing the falcons and cormorants. I
believe this pelagic cormorant colony is unique in the state of Washington.
Gene Bullock
Poulsbo WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "MaryK" <CelloBird at seanet.com>
To: "Tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 9:56 AM
Subject: Pelagic Cormorants - Bremerton Bridge


> (S'cuse me if this info has recently appeared on Tweeters, am behind in
> reading e-mail.)
>
> The DOT has plans to "discourage" Pelagic Cormorants from nesting this
year
> under the Warren Ave bridge in Bremerton. Apparently they're going to use
> lights and noisemakers to try to chase the birds away so they can do some
> bridge maintenance (painting).
>
> Wouldn't you think this'd affect the peregrines who nest/roost there too??
>
> Am not sure what if anything can be done to "discourage" DOT at this
point.
> Any ideas?
>
> Mary Klein
> Bremerton WA
> CelloBird at seanet.com
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