Which San Diego Bay animals are endangered?
There are currently two federally listed endangered animal species residing in the San Diego Bay area. The first is the California least tern – This small gray and white seabird has been on the endangered species list since 1970. Once considered abundant, the California least tern has suffered dramatic declines due to human encroachment and destruction of its nesting habitat. The breeding season of the least tern runs from April to August and they typically nest in colonies on sandy beaches from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The Port of San Diego, administrator of the Working Waterfront Group, has implemented the Endangered Species Management Program which provides enhanced nesting and foraging opportunities. This ongoing program includes controlling access to nesting sites; site preparation and vegetation control; predator control, ant predator control; public information programs, and monitoring programs. Nesting sites on Port tidelands include the D Street Fill, Chula Vista Wildlife R
