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Shorebird
Protection Program
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Sandy
Hook�s relatively undisturbed dunes and beaches provide
excellent habitat for endangered� beach-nesting birds including the least
tern and piping plover.�
Sandy Hook�s environment supports one-third of New Jersey�s
piping plover population. By law, protecting endangered animals is a
primary concern of the park rangers at Sandy Hook.�
Led
by a permanent ranger, the shorebird management program is responsible
for preventing nesting failures from March through August.� While the park is meeting staffing requirements mandated under
the Endangered Species Act, private support and volunteers help to
improve the success of the program.�
Donated funds allow for the purchase of supplies and equipment.
Visit
our home page to view the educational video produced by the Sandy Hook
Foundation entitled "Preserving the Piping Plover; A Natural
Partnership for Survival" to learn more.
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