They are often seen in the campus pond and in orchard hill (Daily Hampshire Gazette). Green herons can be spotted around the wetlands of campus during spring time. There are also breeding sites in Salem Conservation Area according to personal communication with Melanie Klein. Though there has been a gradual decrease in 1.6 percent per year starting in 1966-2010s, like Amherst, it is not significant enough to make a difference in the population. The population is most threaten by the loss of habitat through draining or development of wetlands (AAB). Saving the wetlands and riparian zones are very
They are often seen in the campus pond and in orchard hill (Daily Hampshire Gazette). Green herons can be spotted around the wetlands of campus during spring time. There are also breeding sites in Salem Conservation Area according to personal communication with Melanie Klein. Though there has been a gradual decrease in 1.6 percent per year starting in 1966-2010s, like Amherst, it is not significant enough to make a difference in the population. The population is most threaten by the loss of habitat through draining or development of wetlands (AAB). Saving the wetlands and riparian zones are very