![]() ![]() ![]() Native to the region, Black Terns build their nests atop floating vegetation. Clair Flats is facing habitat degradation caused by invasive plants, fluctuating water levels, and storm events caused by climate change. Clair Flats to ensure the long-term survival of this elegant marsh bird species. Audubon Great Lakes, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Detroit Audubon, has spearheaded an effort to protect and enhance St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, home to the largest colony of Black Terns in Michigan. Clair Flats region includes several protected natural areas including the St. Audubon Great Lakes is working with partners in each of these priority regions to coordinate landscape-scale bird monitoring and habitat restoration.Įxplore Audubon’s Vision: Restoring the Great Lakes for Birds and People to see Audubon's plans to address the biggest threats facing birds and people. Clair Flats region has been identified by Audubon scientists as one of the 12 most important coastal wetland regions across the Great Lakes that are most important to conserve or restore for vulnerable marsh birds. Audubon scientists used spatial prioritization to identify the wetlands that are most important to conserve or restore for vulnerable marsh birds. ![]()
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