Our dedicated team of volunteers – the Beach Ambassadors – recently celebrated the end of the summer season. And, there was much to celebrate! Sixteen volunteers contributed 875 hours this summer, reaching over 2,000 people with coastal education, nature discovery and outdoor fun. We ran an osprey viewing station at Nelson Park on 19 days, introducing people to the […]
Shellfishing Opening Up in Plymouth Bay
October 17, 2014 By
Thanks to work by Town of Plymouth staff in the Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs and others to eliminate sources of bacterial and other contamination , new shellfishing areas will soon be opened up in Plymouth Bay. Plymouth Community News did a great story on it, which you can view by clicking below. Look for […]
This Just In: Piping Plovers Doing Well in Massachusetts This Year!
August 15, 2014 By
Piping plovers are having an excellent summer in terms of reproduction. This video explains why and how from the perspective of the people working hard to manage beaches and plovers in coastal Massachusetts. Tom Barnes of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service produced this short and sweet video. Watch it to see great footage of plovers […]
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 […]
