Plymouth Long Beach in June is always a hit for birders. Not only can nesting birds, such as the Willet above (photo by Stan Deutsch), be found, but migratory shorebirds, Osprey, bank swallows, horned larks and lingering sea ducks abound. Highlights included Red Knots, Black Skimmers, and nesting Piping Plover and Least Terns. Enjoy this […]
Volunteers Invited to Join in COASTSWEEP on Long Beach on Oct. 25
September 16, 2015 By
Since 1987, volunteers throughout Massachusetts have turned out for the annual COASTSWEEP cleanup organized by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). Each September and October, thousands of volunteers collect tons of trash from beaches, marshes, riverbanks and the seafloor. And, since 2010, volunteers have been cleaning up their favorite parks, beaches, trails and […]
A Beach Ambassador Reflects on a Rewarding Summer
September 2, 2014 By
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 […]
An Invitation from the Litter Lady/Herring Woman
April 30, 2014 By
Nancy Carroll wears many hats – both figuratively and literally. Here in Plymouth, Massachusetts Nancy is the Litter Lady as well as being the Herring Woman. As our guest blogger, Nancy puts forth an invitation… There are many reasons to participate in Plymouth’s spring Hometown Cleanup. One of the most obvious is that the litter […]
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 […]
