How Being Near Water, Even Virtually, Can Help Your Mental Health
There are scientifically-backed reasons that a trip to the ocean or the sound of falling rain are so soothing — and experts say that being more intentional about your exposure to water can be a great addition to your mental health toolbox. … Continue reading →
Parker River NWR Parking Lots Are All Open
All Parker River National Wildlife Refuge parking lots are open. This includes the respective boardwalk beach access. Shorebird nesting has been completed for the 2022 season.
Continue reading →Final Compatibility Determination for Fishing
The “Final Compatibility Determination for Fishing” announcement (summary) can be viewed by clicking here. Compatibility Determination The “Compatibility Determination” can be viewed here. Photos from September 2021 show ORV access challenges at the BB1 access trail with over 1 foot … Continue reading →
Amy Kirkey’s Plover Report, 8//2022
The last of the broods have fledged from the refuge. After reviewing the data, the final piping plover count was 37 pairs with 55 chicks successfully fledged. The Least Terns are continuing to nest with 2 colonies still present with … Continue reading →
Parker River NWR Parking Lots 1 , 2 and 7 Are Open
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lots 1, 2, and 7 are open. This includes the respective boardwalk beach access. Lots 3 and 6 remain closed as shorebird nesting continues in these areas.
Continue reading →Amy Kirkey’s Plover Report, 8/5/2022
It has been a busy time at the refuge with plovers fledging out! We have had 42 chicks fledge and have 15 chicks remaining. There was some high predation pressure in the north with the loss of a few young … Continue reading →
Amy Kirkey’s Plover Report, 7/30/2022
All known nests on the refuge have hatched as of last weekend. Currently, there are 31 chicks from 13 active nests. 24 chicks have fledged from 9 pairs. Predators: Heavy coyote and crow tracks with a high concentration between … Continue reading →
Amy Kirkey’s Plover Report, 5/20/2022
“First, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Amy Kirkey, and I just, recently,” started as the new avian technician for the Refuge. I have been working diligently catching up with the status of our plovers here and … Continue reading →
Refuge Volunteer Opportunities
Want to support your National Wildlife Refuge, get outside, and connect with other visitors? Look no further than Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! Contact Ella Weber via e-mail or phone at 978-572-5617. Let’s Go Outside June 25 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 … Continue reading →
