All three Piping Plovers were last seen early Saturday morning. We were only been able to locate one by day’s end on Saturday, only one all day Sunday, and none today, Monday. I scoured the beach and creek this morning at daybreak, and friends were again there this afternoon searching. If anyone has seen or knows differently, please, please email us at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com.
Papa Plover spent a good part of Sunday morning fruitlessly piping plaintive calls for Mama.
Sunday afternoon, ACOfficer Teagan and I found Papa all alone at the No. 1 nesting area, standing on one leg and tucked up by the dune.
I found this beautiful feather Sunday morning near some Piping Plover tracks and think it is a PiPl feather. The feather measures just shy of 6cm. A reader wrote to say she thinks it is a Common Loon feather. I’ve never seen a Common Loon at Good Harbor but they’re all around and it could have washed ashore.
Oh no. What a shame.
I am so sorry and so sad! The sign is clear! I cannot believe people let their dogs run there. Thanks for your efforts!!