So building nests where predators are limited or less likely to find them matters a great deal. It probably is why these birds are nesting more and more in cities near big water, like the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. Once they establish a colony, it takes a lot to chase these urbanized yellow-crowns. They're pretty tolerant of people and indifferent to city life. So maybe part of the answer to seeing them grow their population, which is the Game Commission's goal, is to keep an eye on their nests. Keeping tabs on these nesting birds might help limit predator and people problems. It also provides a way to casually educate neighbors about the yellow-crown's fragile existence in Pennsylvania. Should the yellow-crowns remain at the Governor's Residence, the grounds also could be a big help. It is surely more secluded and slower paced than where other large sycamores SEPTEMBER 2015 are found in the neighborhood. There also is plenty of room for more nests in the sycamore used by yellow-crowns this year. Another substantial nestworthy sycamore is available on the grounds of the Governor's Residence. The Governor's Residence is an oasis strategically located between Front and Second streets that offers yellowcrowns convenient passage to the river and securities they won't find elsewhere in Harrisburg. Surely, they aren't as showy or recognizable as pink flamingos, the birds or the lawn ornaments. But in their own way, yellow-crowns are bringing their own charm to the Governor's Residence. The Game Commission would like to extend a special thank you to Gov. Tom Wolf and the Governor's Residence staff for all their help in the development of this story. Their interest in wildlife and support of this endeavor made this story a reality. 25