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Save The River! Thousand Islands – Clayton NY on the St. Lawrence River

Save The River! Thousand Islands - Clayton NY on the St. Lawrence River

Save The River! is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research.

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Adopt a Tern

You are here: Home / What We Do / Programs / Common Tern Project / Adopt a Tern
When you participate in our NEW Adopt a Tern initiative, you generously support our Common Tern restoration efforts. Every donation helps monitor colonies, educate the public, and rebuild a balanced ecosystem.

 

Adopt a Tern

HABITAT – Coastal and inland waters in open, low-lying areas where shallow waters for fishing are close. Winters are spent along coastlines in warm subtropical or tropical waters.

DIET – Mostly fish but will eat shrimp, other crustaceans, insects, marine worms, small squid, and leeches.

THREATS – Human disturbance, high predation rates, and flooding and habitat loss.

FACTS:

  •  Common Terns almost went extinct in the late 1800s due to plumage hunters.
  • Terns, like many seabirds, have nasal glands that excrete excess salt. This allows them to drink saltwater and freshwater.

Common Tern Adoption Kits

Nest ($25 for non-member, $20 for member)

  • Thank you card
  • Updates at the beginning and end of the breeding season
  • An official adoption certificate
  • Common Tern fact sheet
  • Photos of your nest
  • Coloring pages (optional)

Egg/Chick ($50 for non-member, $40 for member)

  • Thank you card
  • Updates at the beginning and end of the breeding season
  • An official adoption certificate
  • Common Tern fact sheet
  • Photos of your egg or chick
  • Save The River sticker
  • Coloring pages (optional)

Adult Banded Tern ($75 for non-member, $60 for member)

  • Thank you card
  • Updates at the beginning and end of the breeding season
  • An official adoption certificate
  • Common Tern fact sheet
  • Photos AND videos of your Common Tern
  • FREE one year individual membership ($30 value and 10% off on merchandise)
  • Save The River swag
  • Coloring pages (optional)

Save The River was designated the Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper and is a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance. The Waterkeeper Alliance is the world’s fastest growing environmental movement, with more than 300+ local Waterkeepers patrolling rivers, lakes and coastal waterways on 6 continents

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Save The River
409 Riverside Drive
Clayton, NY 13624

(315) 686-2010
info@savetheriver.org

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