Buzzards Bay Tern Restoration Project

Phase 1 - Monitor common and endangered roseate tern colonies at Bird and Ram Island; reclaim a nesting site at Penikese Island, rebuild nesting habitats at Bird (and possibly Ram) Island, and analyze tern eggs for PCB contamination. Phase 2- Management and monitoring of endangered roseate and common tern colonies at Bird and Ram Islands; establishment of nesting areas at Penikese Island; and stabilization of Bird Island. Waterbody or Watershed Names: Buzzards Bay