Tudor Wharf Draft Environmental Impact Report EOEA # 674 



heron population (80%) overwinters in 

 parts unknown outside of Boston Harbor. 



7 . 6 Svunmary 



The reconstruction of the Tudor Wharf 

 pier will be accomplished in such a 

 manner as to permit the night heron to 

 return to normal roosting habits at this 

 location. The proponents are concerned 

 that even if the pier structure closely 

 duplicates that which exists today, the 

 proposed re-use of the wharf edge for 

 water dependent uses may discourage the 

 return of the night heron. 



At the present time, the night heron 

 primarily uses the site from late August 

 through mid April. It was observed that 

 the herons take a keen interest in the 

 boat traffic along the Tudor Wharf edge. 

 This traffic, from the Constitution 

 Marina, is at its peak from mid June 

 through September so there is some 

 overlap between the roosting season and 

 the boating season. The Tudor Wharf water 

 dependent users will be tied up closer to 

 the roosting areas. The dinner 

 boat/excursion boat operator is expected 

 to offer service from early March through 

 late December. The water taxi service is 

 presumed to be a year round operation. 

 The historic boat exhibit will also 



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