On August 6, the day’s Snowy Plover Docent assignment was at Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead. I was joined by veteran docents, Joan and Heather, and a new docent, Liz.
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My first day as a Snowy Plover Docent in 2022 was in high winds at North Beach.
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On May 21, Matt Lau hosted a training day for the new and returning Snowy Plover docents at the Red Barn in Bear Valley.
Read MoreThe season is over but check out Snowy Plovers at Point Reyes and learn about becoming a Snowy Plover docent next season.
Read MoreThe Snowy Plover docent program restarted this summer for prior docents. I was thrilled to get back out to Point Reyes as a volunteer.
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The 2020 season (March to September) was a difficult one for Western Snowy Plovers in Point Reyes but not unusual. Eleven chicks fledged (hatched and survived) from the 39 nests.
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Yesterday was the last day of our first season of volunteering.
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We had enough docents to divide up into two locations. Will, Janelle, Aiden and I set up at Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead for a day of greeting park visitors and telling them about snowy plovers.
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It was a foggy and cool day at the beach - perfect for dramatic photography and a welcome relief to travelers from hotter areas of the state such as Sacramento.
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We were stationed at the same location - just outside the North Beach parking lot within scope sight of a nesting plover. Throughout the day, we talked with 148 park visitors about the snowy plovers!
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The Western Snowy Plovers are nesting on North Beach so that’s where we set up to welcome visitors.
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The park needs help to protect and monitor this threatened species. Here’s how you can help.
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