Mike Alaimo: There is a Season, Tern Tern Tern - Wisconsin Waterfowl Association

(Part Two)

By Bruce Ross, Executive Director bruceross@wi.rr.com

This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s February, 2021 Newsletter edition.

Mike Alaimo points out one of the nesting platforms at Rome Pond. Photo copyrighted and courtesy Paul Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Waukesha chapter chair, Adopt a Wildlife Area initiator, and all-around agent provocateur, Mike Alaimo was personally recognized for his work in the restoration of the Black Tern in Rome Pond at this year’s annual meeting.

Mike’s work to design-and-prototype-until-successful the black tern nesting platforms has been well documented in this newsletter, as well as in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other regional and local publications. With this year’s break-through design, and ultimate success in establishing a suitable nest base, there are dozens of black terns that owe their existence to Mike.

The Black Tern award, carved by WWA President Bruce Urben

This work not only helped the black tern, but the attention the program received has helped WWA spread its message around the state and beyond. Mike was presented with a hand-carved black tern replica, crafted by WWA President, and nationally recognized waterfowl carver, Bruce Urben.