For anyone who may be interested in attending....

"Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced that on Thursday, May 26 the seashore will hold a public meeting to kick off a planning process for shorebird management. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, 50 Nauset Road at Route 6, Eastham. The public is invited to attend and make comments to inform the development of a comprehensive shorebird management plan/environmental assessment that will protect rare and threatened shorebirds while accommodating recreational use."

I'd like to see a little more conversation about "accommodating recreational use."

I'd like to see a little more conversation about "accommodating recreational use."

it doesn't matter how much conversation there is . it is all about the birds !!
get ready to get screwed ....:fury:

"PEEP"

Now this thread has really gone to the birds!

This is from Peter Murray MBBA Race Point Beach Rep.

It looks good right now for a SCV area for Memorial Day weekend, maybe even two, there are around 46 nesting pairs of plovers on the National Seashore and 24 nests (so far) but none scheduled to hatch until after the holiday. Of course there is a nest right by the north side access trail, so enjoy it while you can. Some nests were washed over in the last (storm) high tides, so expect them to attempt to re-nest. Don't shoot the messenger!
Peter

This is from Peter Murray MBBA Race Point Beach Rep.

It looks good right now for a SCV area for Memorial Day weekend, maybe even two, there are around 46 nesting pairs of plovers on the National Seashore and 24 nests (so far) but none scheduled to hatch until after the holiday. Of course there is a nest right by the north side access trail, so enjoy it while you can. Some nests were washed over in the last (storm) high tides, so expect them to attempt to re-nest. Don't shoot the messenger!
Peter

Wow! That many nests? I thought these critters were "endangered." BS! :fury:

Plover are a concerned specie-not endangered.

As a human being using the beach i became an endangered specie

I truly wish I could get down there for this meeting. If My wife drops the baby before then I will be in Mashpee to work that night anyhow maybe i can parlay that into a visit to Eastham. All depends on the timing of the work I have to get done in Mashpee.

Wow! That many nests? I thought these critters were "endangered." BS! :fury:

All that means is more closures for longer time

Plover are a concerned specie-not endangered.

As a human being using the beach i became an endangered specie

They are threatened, beach fishing is endangered

I'll be there

The new wordage is threatened. The former wordage was concerned specie.
I guess using the word threatened makes it more urgent to destroy anything in the path of the plover.

In the past concerned was used because the specie was increasing.

Looks like the park is a plover farm at the expense of any other specie

I'll be there

I'm going to try to be there as well.

I'll be there...Last year it was very interesting.All kinds of people spoke during the open mike period.They ranged from grade school kids[7-8 yr olds] to Sierra Club,IFAW,hunters,and the elderly.Ironically the most silent group[pubilcally saying they represented the group] was the Mass Audobon.Not one of the directors[Wellfleet] or higher ups said one word.When there's any sort of meeting about ORV usage they're all there whining and spouting.

HEY!!! Thiis meeting is not about access but killing crows because they are eating plovers and it is no comment!!

Cape Cod National Seashore targets plover predators | CapeCodOnline.com (http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110520/NEWS/110529999&cid=sitesearch)

HEY!!! Thiis meeting is not about access but killing crows because they are eating plovers and it is no comment!!

Cape Cod National Seashore targets plover predators | CapeCodOnline.com (http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110520/NEWS/110529999&cid=sitesearch)

Mike, thanks for the heads up. The quote that I originally posted was directly from the CCNSS website. Also, from reading the Cape Cod Times article, I'm not 100% sure that there is no public comment at this meeting. However, the Cape Cod Times article does say that the meeting is not about ORV access which is under a "separate agreement." I've got a call in to the CCNSS folks and I'm going to try to get clarification because you are correct in that the CCNSS and Cape Cod Times have characterized this meeting very differently.

I'll let everyone know what I find out.

It's not about access DIRECTLY but.....:wall:......It will have some effect DIRECTLY.If you don't go you won't know.

My thoughts are that the plovers are in more danger from predators than people responsibly using/driving the beach. They would probably be much better off with people around to try and chase off the predators. There are many ways to keep the nesting and fledging areas safe from people use without closing the entire beach, but keeping safe from natural predators probably takes a human presence.

If there is no ORV representation, then the conversation/tone during the meeting can change.

this guys was collecting shells in a restricted area...

YouTube - ‪DNR Takes down guy‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvtveexHCg8&feature=share)

this guys was collecting shells in a restricted area...

YouTube - ‪DNR Takes down guy‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvtveexHCg8&feature=share)

I think I saw tattoobob drive past in his Explorer...:ss:

I think I saw tattoobob drive past in his Explorer...:ss:

I was trying to lay low that day Sssshhhhhh

north beach closed

back trail closed

pole rd and hatches closed

according to ranger everything else should be closed by june 8

have a nice summer somewhere else :)

I was planning on buying a seasonal sticker this weekend. They closed the entire north side the day before and Rangers said they'd be closing the rest within a couple days.

Going to wait and see when the beaches re-open to decide if it's even worth it to get a sticker.

Everything is closed except for the access road to High Head. So much for managing for BOTH birds and human access. It's all about the birds now. And with their success means more nests which means more closures.

But as the Ranger said to me as she drove up and down the beach on her ATV, "you can always walk." I don't think she picked up on the irony of her words.

But as the Ranger said to me as she drove up and down the beach on her ATV, "you can always walk." I don't think she picked up on the irony of her words.
That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

Add Scorton creek to the list, went to check it out Monday and couldn't because of plovers.:fury:

Wait till next year.If you think it's bad now it's going to get worse.The new buzzword is STAGING.It is going to be implemented for the southern migration in the later summer into fall.The nesting season the buzzword is TAKE.

Wait till next year.If you think it's bad now it's going to get worse.The new buzzword is STAGING.It is going to be implemented for the southern migration in the later summer into fall.The nesting season the buzzword is TAKE.

yes i agree with you

That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

LOL , i think so that all the work worth it and nothing do it

That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

Hey JohnnyD, guess what? Just in time for the July 4th vacation weekend, the Park Service has closed the entire Head of the Meadow parking lot to "protect a pair of freshly hatched chicks." So now, you don't even have the parking lot!

:wall:

On Sunday they opened up a bit of beach at High Head and the Pole Line Road with some space around Race Point Light.

I think you're onto something with crows. Forget sharks, is it possible to affix freakin' laser beams to a crow's head.

Ugh....I will be honest I have not had the chance to go anywhere and I now have the chance this weekend so I finally read this thread. Now I am utterly depressed.


Do I even bother?

Since this thread has been made a "Sticky" I may as well keep everyone updated. Today (July 15) the Coast Guard beach section (Truro) has also been re-opened (night fishing only; 6p to 7a).

Today, Coast Guard beach (Truro) was re-opened for night fishing (6p to 7a). So, bit by bit we're getting some beach back.

The entire Head of the Meadow (National Seashore side) parking lot is still closed but the Truro town side lot is open. The only problem is even with an ORV sticker you have to pay to park on the Truro town side (unless you have a town sticker).