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American Oystercatcher

The American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is listed as a species of special conservation concern. This species is considered to be in decline in New Jersey.

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Events and programs.

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Beach nesting bird fencing installation at Stone Harbor Point (Cape May County)

Time & Place

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stone Harbor Point, Stone Harbor, NJ

More Information

Todd Pover, Beach Nesting Bird Project Manager | Email | Map

This is a rain or shine event (unless severe weather). Please meet at the Stone Harbor Point parking lot at the southern end of the island (2nd Avenue). All supplies will be provided, but please dress appropriately.

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

Beach nesting bird fencing installation at Wreck Pond and Shark River Inlet (Monmouth County)

Time & Place

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wreck Pond (Spring Lake/Sea Girt) and Shark River Inlet (Belmar)

More Information

Todd Pover, Beach Nesting Bird Project Manager | Email | Map

This is a rain or shine event (unless severe weather). Please meet on the Spring Lake side of Wreck Pond (parking available at Brown and Ocean Avenues). We will be fencing here first and then moving up to Shark River Inlet at the north end of Belmar around noon. All supplies will be provided, but please dress appropriately.

Content list features including news releases, in-the-news items and newsletter articles.

Explorations eMagazine - November 2010

Piping Plovers Thrive in New Jersey in 2010 Despite the Odds

Even though nesting habitat is reduced and predators are increasing, the piping plover population had a successful nesting season this year.

Learn more...

Video and slideshows.

Files and documents.

	2009 Piping Plover Nesting Results - 181.6KB A summary of the piping plover nesting season in New Jersey.
	2010 Piping Plover Nesting Results - 237.0KB A summary of the piping plover nesting season in New Jersey.
	2011 NJ State Wildlife Grant Project Summaries - 1.8MB The State Wildlife Grant Project Summaries booklet was developed to educate our legislators about the success of the Wildlife Action Plan and the ways in which State Wildlife Grants are used to protect and enhance biodiversity in New Jersey.
	Adopt a Species - Piping plover - 256.9KB Detailed information about the Piping plover in New Jersey.
	Partnering for Piping Plovers A Conservation Sucess Story - 118.7KB Todd Pover, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Bulletin, April-May-June 2012
	The Role of Inlets in Piping Plover Nest Site Selection in New Jersey 1987-2007 - 2.0MB Christina L. (Kisiel) Davis, December 2008-February 2009, p. 45
	TRACKS - June 2010 - 1.3MB Feature articles about the Shortnose Sturgeon, beachnesting birds, Wildlife Action Plan Implementation Workshops, Get Outdoors New Jersey, Women & Wildlife Awards, Terrapin House Party, Carol Slocum Memorial, Species on the Edge Contest winners, and behind the scenes article on Larissa Smith.