A small seabird species that once regularly nested along Delaware’s coastal areas each summer has experienced such significant population decline that it now carries a state-endangered designation, prompting wildlife officials to implement a fresh strategy for recovery.
The least tern, which historically made its home on beaches along both the bay and ocean shores throughout Delaware during breeding season, has seen its numbers drop dramatically in recent years, according to DNREC.
In response to this troubling trend, the state environmental agency has decided to change course with a different approach aimed at helping these recognizable birds rebuild their population and secure a more stable future.
