This spring, our beloved Piping Plovers returned to the shores of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, marking the start of another exciting nesting season. Early arrivals in April gave us a promising start, with biologists thrilled to find 23 active nests by mid-May. Our team worked tirelessly, installing protective exclosures to shield the most vulnerable nests.
The 2024 nesting season at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was a monumental success! Building on a trend of growth, our plover population experienced another fantastic year, contributing to a record-breaking season for the entire state of Massachusetts.
The 2023 piping plover season was a year defined by collaboration. Across Massachusetts, conservationists, volunteers, and agencies worked together to ensure a successful nesting season for these threatened birds. At Parker River, our team was proud to be part of this statewide effort.