BY JACK SHEA, The Daily News of Newburyport, Edition September 7, 2020 “NEWBURYPORT — The mayor is hoping to protect Plum Island’s Reservation Terrace neighborhood ahead of the looming fall and winter storm seasons by installing sand-filled “super sacs” along … Continue reading →
Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday announced that the city will be implementing new parking restrictions and increased traffic management and enforcement of the Plum Island beaches and public areas in an effort to reduce overcrowding and prevent the spread of COVID-19. … Continue reading →
Flocks of migratory shorebirds – particularly Sanderlings and Semipalmated Plovers – are steadily increasing on the refuge beach, while piping plovers are steadily leaving for the winter. It’s strange to think about the impending winter when it’s almost 90 degrees outside! … Continue reading →
“Lots of plovers fledged this week! We now have 25 fledges from 13 broods. If you recall the highly evolved plovers that nested inside a lobster trap, they fledged a chick as well! There are at least 18 chicks from … Continue reading →
“I’m happy to report that plover chicks have started fledging (flying)! (We consider them fledged when they can fly at least fifteen meters, not when they can barely get off the ground.) In total, eight chicks from three broods have fledged, and … Continue reading →
“We currently have 25 pairs of plovers on the refuge. One pair is scraping, but it’s getting pretty late for another nesting attempt. Three pairs are still incubating nests, two pairs are hanging around even though their chicks disappeared (although … Continue reading →
“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 →
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.
Continue reading →“The first two broods of plover chicks hatched this week. In addition to the two broods, we have 22 active nests. Our pair count also went up a bit to 28 pairs. Some pairs may have flown under the radar … Continue reading →
“Several nests overwashed during the spring tides last weekend, and some pairs have since disappeared from the site. However, a few are already re-nesting, and I expect more re-nests next week. I’m also anticipating our first chicks next week. Current … Continue reading →
