Building owners host rooftop-nesting shorebirds

Building owners host rooftop-nesting shorebirds

While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along our coasts, species including black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission thanks building owners and managers hosting shorebird and seabird species nesting on their roofs this season. Most rooftop nesting occurs between April and Septemb…

Building owners host rooftop-nesting shorebirds - The Port St. Joe Star

While shorebirds and seabirds typically nest directly on beaches along our coasts, species including black skimmers, least terns, roseate terns and American oystercatchers increasingly use gravel rooftops to nest and raise chicks.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission thanks building owners and managers hosting shorebird and seabird species nesting on their roofs this season. Most rooftop nesting occurs between April and Septemb…