South Florida is in for a “phenomenal” wading bird year after a record-breaking rainy season increased the amount of fish in historical nesting grounds while a dry winter has created the perfect conditions for nesting. That means that it should be near perfect conditions for breeding of egrets and wood storks, leading to a booming year for new birds. The rain also reduced the salinity in many areas, improving the health of many seagrass areas that have been stressed by high salinity in the past. You can read more at Yahoo News here.
