WebMay 20, 2014 · Great Gull Island was once the home of Fort Michie (MY-key), a key harbor defense position from 1896-1948, playing important roles during the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II. WebHelen Hays has been observing and banding the Common and Roseate Terns that nest on Great Gull Island since 1969. She's there with colleagues from the American Museum of Natural History and a host of dedicated volunteers. These terns nearly disappeared when plume-hunters slaughtered them for feathers for ladies' hats.

Helen Hays Revives Great Gull Island’s Tern Population

WebThe Long Island Natural History Conference was established by the Long Island Nature Organization (LINO) in 2012 to support education and research about the natural history … WebJul 20, 2012 · And after 43 years with a halftime resident at this technically nonresidential former Army base, Great Gull has become home to the largest nesting colony of common and roseate terns in the... cgc group canada

The True History of Gull Island - The Leelanau Conservancy

WebGreat Gull Island, American Museum Natural History Jan 2016 - Present7 years 4 months New York, NY The Great Gull Island project is about … WebJan 28, 2014 · Island dropped to 700 as result of vegetation encroaching. In 1985 there were 967 pairs at only four colonies. The Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey documented 1,315 nesting pairs in 2010 at four active sites; 1,303 (99%) of those pairs were at Great Gull Island. There were 1,886 breeding pairs documented on Long Island … WebMay 18, 2014 · Great Gull Island was once the home of Fort Michie (MY-key), a key harbor defense position from 1896-1948, playing important roles during the Spanish-American … hanlice ff