Parker River and Great Bay NWRs – Refuge Week 2021
A brief Public Service Announcement (PSA), from Ranger Poole, about National Wildlife Refuge Week events at Parker River and Great Bay NWRs.
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Kiah’s Last Plover Report Of 2021
This is the last regular weekly update, as all the remaining plover chicks have now fledged (33 fledglings in total). Four least tern chicks fledged this year with one still yet to fledge. (It’s in the stretch between Lot 2 … Continue reading →
Entire Parker River National Refuge Beach Is Closed
From Ranger Matt Poole: “Effective sunset on June 4th, the ENTIRE refuge beach will be closed to all public access until further notice. Why the change you ask? Some piping plover chicks, hatched from a nest immediately north of the … Continue reading →
New Manager At Wildlife Refuge
“The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island welcomed Matt Hillman as its new manager on Monday.” “Hillman, who grew up in the MetroWest area and Worcester County, previously worked at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham, where he … Continue reading →
Resumption of Entrance Fee At Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
An entrance fee at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will again be charged starting on Saturday Morning, June 27th. Passes, Duck Stamps, etc. can be purchased at the gatehouse, again.
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From Ranger Poole, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge”: “The entrance road has been reopened to motor vehicles. Now that Sandy Point State Beach Reservation has been reopened, motor vehicles can now travel the entire refuge road (or what we like … Continue reading →
Official Parker River National Wildlife Refuge: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Status “During the current public health emergency, whenever possible, outdoor recreation sites at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries will remain open to the public. Visitor Centers and other facilities, however, may be closed. … Continue reading →
