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Young Miko, Austin City Limits

I’m going with fucboi Killua bottom left

I apologize for the poor photos. I use my iPhone camera with handheld binoculars for a lens.

Good News:
Flight and feathered chicks that made it to the dune survived. A few downy feather chicks survived too.

Sad News:
All eggs and some downy chicks were lost, and it is too late in the season for the birds to lay new eggs.

What’s next:
Baby birds are going to be scampering about the beach outside of their enclosed area now.

How to help:
When I see a dog next to the colony or folks trying to catch the chicks or people walking in the enclosure, I talk with them. If you see it, consider saying something too. It’s really easy to accidentally hurt the birds.

Want to join:
https://www.audubon.org/florida/projects/coastal-stewardship-florida

Thanks

Most of the birds within the colony have retreated to the dunes leaving behind a handful of skimmers who are hunkered down, protecting their eggs and young from blasting winds and rain. I counted about 10-12 chicks huddled in groups around and inside the huts — some under their parents. The surge was reaching halfway into the roped off area by the time I left. We will most likely lose all the eggs and new hatchlings.

I’ll try to confirm actual loss with the Audubon team overseeing the colony.

🥺 hang in there lil guys!

Stumbled into this sub during this WC & had a great time both winning and suffering with you lot. You have an amazing group of players, and I was deeply moved by your win at the Azteca and how the team and fans sang to each other after the games…I too started to believe it was going to come home. I’m so sorry.

Sending each of you warmth & peace of heart

Those going to the beach to enjoy the Blue Angels may be delighted to find a second show happening at the same time.

A colony of 200+ Black Skimmers & Least Terns are nesting along the Blue Angels flight path.

Blue Angels fans can set up chairs on either side of the colony but must remain outside the roped off area.

If you stumble upon it, pay a visit to Audubon’s tent to learn about the fantastic acrobatics of the adult birds & use our scope to spot adorable little puff balls (chicks) scampering about the sand.

For those who may worry, I have volunteered to help steward the birds during major events for a few years now and some of our biggest concerns (within our control lol) are runaway umbrellas, balls, and debris. I have also had unfortunate encounters with inebriated folks who don’t like that the birds got there early enough to claim a great spot. But, thankfully, those encounters are few :)

I hope everyone who goes has a great time while keeping respectful distance from the colony!