Preparing for Plovers

a tiny intrepid species just trying to survive. A little bit of inconvenience for us, for a brief moment in our lifetimes, can actually have a huge difference on the survival of this species.”

While the fencing may seem minimal, the symbolic fencing (symbolic as it’s a visual barrier, not an actual physical one), along with signage, does help keep people out of closures, while informing them of the measures that agencies and volunteers are taking across the city to assure better breeding success.

“Protecting habitats is a must when it comes to protecting Plovers”, said Allieri. “Unfortunately, 2022 was a bad year for Piping Plover productivity. From predation to off-leash dogs, drones and nest vandalism, both Plovers and Oystercatchers got it from all sides. We can, should and will do more to protect them.”

To volunteer with NYC Plover Project this season, you can contact volunteer@nycploverproject.org.