Description
Weighing barely two ounces, the Piping Plover has one of the most remarkable and precarious life stories on the Atlantic Coast. On this guided beach walk, discover what makes this small shorebird such a conservation priority: its migration, breeding behavior, nesting habitat needs, and the very real pressures of predators, human disturbance, and habitat loss that make every successful chick a small victory.
Duxbury Beach is an important nesting sites for Piping Plovers in Massachusetts, making it an ideal place to learn about their fascinating story and observe them in their natural habitat.
Mass Audubon is grateful for the generosity of the Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc. for funding this program and for their service and dedication to protecting the critical resource we know as Duxbury Beach.
When
- Thu, Jul 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Who
Adults & Families - 8 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members Free
- Adult Nonmembers Free
- Child Members Free
- Child Nonmembers Free
Where
Location: Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-837-9400 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Meet on the ocean side of the Powder Point Bridge at the intersection with Gurnet Rd on Duxbury Beach. After crossing the bridge, there is a small building on the right—let them know you are there for the Mass Audubon program, and they will direct you to park in the small parking lot behind the building. Parking is free for the duration of the program.
Wear foot protection that can get wet. Check in with the instructor upon arrival.