Our guest blogger is Lindsay Hirt, a conservation advocate from Plymouth, MA, specializing in risk management for whales and dolphins. She recently earned her M.S. in Emergency Management at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, applying concepts to both general wildlife management and disaster issues. Lindsay was an instructor during the Beach Ambassadors training, educating volunteers on […]
Long Beach Osprey Chicks Get Their Bling On
July 2, 2014 By
The piercing cry of anxious osprey parents accompanied Mass Audubon bird researcher Norm Smith on his fearless ascent up a swaying 30-foot ladder to the large and aromatic nest on Plymouth Long Beach. At the top Norm quickly and efficiently placed metal US Fish and Wildlife Service bands on the legs of three quietly huddling […]
Osprey Viewing Station Opening on May 23rd!
May 15, 2014 By
Plymouth, MA—Get an up close and personal view of one of Plymouth’s nesting pair of osprey at the Osprey Viewing Station on Long Beach starting Memorial Day weekend. (Photo above by Gene Harriman). Beginning Friday, May 23, Beach Ambassador volunteers will set up a spotting scope pointed at the nest so visitors can watch the […]
Have some outdoorsy fun this summer: Become a Beach Ambassador!
January 18, 2014 By
Do you love the beach – its wildlife, scenery, plants, shells and saltwater? Do you want to share your love and knowledge with others? If so, Beach Ambassadors may be the volunteer opportunity for you! We run three types of nature programs on Plymouth Long Beach: an osprey viewing station on Ryder Way, an activities […]
