The grapevine reports that the parcel on which the nests are actually located is up for sale (currently, the road to the development has been cleared through this parcel, #09030002001). The web site zillow.com says that it comprises 2.8 acres and values it at $242,000.
Olyfriendsofherons is waiting to hear back from the city about the status of the land. And what protection, if any, is given to the trees in which nests are located.
No construction has begun yet, though the site for the townhomes, directly east of the rookery, has been cleared.
Mission Statement
The Oly Friends of Herons web site was created to provide information relating to the Great Blue Herons that nest in the vicinity of the west side Olympia Food Co-op. The nests are located in an area slated for development; 6 townhomes are going to be built 3 blocks northeast of the Co-op.
If anyone is reading this, please leave a comment so I'll know you're out there.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists recomend that this web site not reveal the exact location of nests. The presence of people can disrupt breeding activity. Nests can be observed with binoculars or spotting scopes from the road. The link to Black River Herons also provides information about how herons are observed there without disruption.
On this site, I hope to answer questions such as: What are the developer's responsibilities re: the rookery? What parameters do great blues use for selecting nesting sites? Will trees that meet these parameters be left in the two tree lots that the development will have? What does the developer think about the herons?
If anyone is reading this, please leave a comment so I'll know you're out there.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists recomend that this web site not reveal the exact location of nests. The presence of people can disrupt breeding activity. Nests can be observed with binoculars or spotting scopes from the road. The link to Black River Herons also provides information about how herons are observed there without disruption.
On this site, I hope to answer questions such as: What are the developer's responsibilities re: the rookery? What parameters do great blues use for selecting nesting sites? Will trees that meet these parameters be left in the two tree lots that the development will have? What does the developer think about the herons?
Thurston County Rookeries
Click for a map.
Site Plan for Townhomes
Click to see the plan.
Area to be Developed
Click for Geodata map
Heron Links
Olympia Links
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Wondering if you could provide anymore infor on the development of this site?
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