The Black River great blue heron colony in Renton has a brand new
neighbor -- a pair of mature bald eagles who started building a nest in
the colony two months ago. We just noticed that one of these eagles is
banded. Do any of you know who is banding eagles and collecting data? I'd
love to know what specific research this banding project is
investigating.

We'd very much like to have this new dynamic monitored as much as
possible as this season unfolds. The herons just returned to their nests
last week and already at least one appears to be sitting on eggs. Last
year there were about 120 active nests. This year is likely to be
similar, based on previous years. But this newest situation promises to
change this dynamic, perhaps fairly significantly. This is one of the
best living laboratories for herons in the region as we have a front row
seat to events as they unfold. The nests are right in front of you, just
across the pond.

Thanks for any help you can provide!
Suzanne Krom, President
Herons Forever*


*Herons Forever is the only environmental organization dedicated solely
to protecting the Black River Riparian Forest and great blue heron
colony, the largest heron colony in the tri-county region (King,
Snohomish, and Pierce). We are an incorporated non-profit with over 450
members.
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