October 19, 2022 by Barbara Moran “Annalee Tweitmann stood ankle-deep in mud, hands wet with mud, peering at a steep riverbank of mud.” “Mud comes with the job, she said, and she’s fine with that. Because mud is where the … Continue reading →
The Plum Island dredging project is well underway. The Newburyport Mayor’s Office receives daily updates from the Army Corps of Engineers. Please follow this link for more information on the dredge.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →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 →
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 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 →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 →
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 →
