Pea Patch Island Heronry

Pea Patch Island Heronry (HMTJZ)

Location: New Castle, DE 19720 New Castle County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 36.129', W 75° 33.197'

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Pea Patch Island Heronry is the largest Atlantic Coast nesting ground north of Florida for wading birds. Originally a dredge disposal site, this vegetated high ground has been a nesting habitat for nine species of wading birds since the 1970s. It is one of the few protected areas available for these birds. Pea Patch Island supports between 5,000 and 12,000 breeding pairs annually.

Wading birds are highly social and thrive in noisy crowded colonies. However, the habitat available for these birds is being threatened by oil spills, industrial pollution, and pesticides. Protecting the heronry is critical to the survival of these species. By observing the population of these wading birds, the health of the wetland can be determined. A low population can be an early warning sign of environmental changes in these areas.

The heronry shares Pea Patch Island with historic Fort Delaware. It is a designated nature preserve with limited access and is managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
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Date Added Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 11:28pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 452498 N 4383747
Decimal Degrees39.60215000, -75.55328333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 36.129', W 75° 33.197'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 36' 7.74" N, 75° 33' 11.82" W
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Area Code(s)302
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 111 Delaware St, New Castle DE 19720, US
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