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Terns, Skimmers Thrive on Recently Conserved Island in North Carolina

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Lea-Hutaff Island recorded the largest Least Tern count ever this nesting season, and Black Skimmers returned to nest successfully on the island for the first time since 2022, marking a historic breeding season.

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