Nesting season for Massachusetts' piping plovers has begun, leading to designated protected areas on local beaches. Wildlife officials have implemented measures including marking off beach sections with signs and ropes to prevent human disturbances, as encroachment can lead to serious penalties under federal and state laws. Once threatened, the species shows signs of recovery, with the state hosting the largest breeding population along the Atlantic coast. In 2024, there were 1,196 nesting pairs, marking a significant increase since protective measures were initiated in 1986.
Piping plovers are settling into their nesting season in Massachusetts, prompting wildlife officials to block off sections of beaches to protect these threatened coastal birds.
The piping plover is still listed as a threatened species, but thanks to protection efforts, their numbers have increased significantly in Massachusetts since 1986.
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