Snowy plover

Snowy Plover vs. Siesta Key Beach Access #7

September 10, 2010

Most of us enjoy watching the birds at the beach. But few of us pay much attention to what the birds are actually DOING at the beach. Looking for a handout, we assume. Some species of birds actually lay their eggs right out on the beach. In the sand. In full sun. Sounds stupid, doesn’t [...]

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Snowy Plover Nest, Conservation on Palm Island

April 22, 2009

As I was exploring Palm Island beach on Stump Pass on Monday morning, two friendly volunteer  Shorebird Stewards, Sarah and Merrill, came over and talked to me about the nesting areas that were being monitored and protected by Charlotte County and numerous volunteers. They were walking the beach to educate the public. Many of our [...]

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