Upper Fish Bladder is a private undeveloped island located near South Hero, VT, which serves as an important bird nesting site and staging area for the Herring Gull, Great Blue Heron, and potentially the Common Tern. Please Note: This bird sanctuary is privately owned and no public access is permitted.
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History
Upper Fish Bladder Island was donated to the Lake Champlain Land Trust by the late Mary Haas-Burak in 2000. This island was managed by the Green Mountain Audubon Society for several years before it was transferred to a private owner. A conservation easement restricting development is still held by the Land Trust.
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The Lake Champlain Land Trust accepted Upper Fish Bladder Island thanks to the generosity of Mary Haas-Burak. The Lake Champlain Land Trust later donated three islands, including Upper Fish Bladder Island, to the Green Mountain Audubon Society.
