Dear KAREN,
Right now, endangered Least Terns are nesting on our shores. They are beach breeders, generally nesting in a scrape of sand or pebbles just above the high tide line. They even find cozy spots between clamshells to shelter their chicks.
On warm days, tern moms will stand over eggs and hatchlings to shade them from the sun. On hot days, they'll soak their belly feathers in the ocean and return to the beach to give their broods a cool sponge bath. Simply adorable!
Whether you love the beach for sunbathing, walking your dog, fishing, kayaking, or boating, you can be a bird-friendly beachgoer and protect Least Terns with 3 easy steps: - Keep dogs on leash or visit a dog-friendly beach.
- Give shorebirds and seabirds at least 100 feet of space—that's the equivalent of 16 beach towels. Respect fences and signs and stay out of areas that are roped off for breeding birds.
- Avoid using loud or large flying things that shorebirds and seabirds perceive as predators such as drones, fireworks, balloons, and kites.
To learn more, enjoy our Share the Shore guide.
We hope you grab some binoculars and enjoy watching coastal birds from a safe distance over Memorial Day weekend! | | | | |
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