Look beyond the urban bustle. Within Boston's ponds, grasses, and treetops lie some of the state's dwindling species.
Common tern
The common tern is a species of special concern in Massachusetts and was last recorded in Boston in 2004. Scientists believe there were hundreds of thousands of terns in the state before 1870.
Common tern
The common tern is a species of special concern in Massachusetts and was last recorded in Boston in 2004. Scientists believe there were hundreds of thousands of terns in the state before 1870.
(Globe Staff Photo / Mark Wilson)
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