Date: 7/11/25 12:01 pm From: Patty McLean <000008e6fff5e5c8-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Sunnymede Park and Where are the Least Terns
Regarding Least Terns and all the rain, perhaps the best nest site I know of is on top of Belk's at Conway Commons in Conway. We went by there earlier today and watched 8-10 chattering terns zipping around, above the top of the building, some carrying food. We only had our binoculars but suspect several were immatures due to seeing flashes of black smudges on the wings of some. This has been a known nesting site over the years, and we were concerned a few years ago when the building manager resurfaced the roof. To our delight, the terns returned and have continued their busy breeding schedule. Patty McLean
-------- Original message --------From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> Date: 7/11/25 9:59 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <ARBIRD-L...> Subject: Sunnymede Park and Where are the Least Terns I try to walk Sunnymede Park every morning near sunrise. I see incredible sunrises, cooler temperatures, and birds. This morning it was 30 species in less than two miles/two loops. The individual numbers have decreased dramatically. Good news on the Western Kingbird front. There was a successful nest this year with three to four fledged babies. Has anyone seen Least Terns nesting this year? We’ve had so much rainfall and the Arkansas River continues to run high. It may not be a good nesting year for them. SandyFort Smith
