isn't part of the problem with lifting restrictions that it is the total #'s, not just the local #'s of birds? sure, new england has made progress, but other areas have not improved at our rate. so, the total is still below acceptable levels of successful nesting pairs. it really is scary to think that the GVT can keep me from land of which I am part owner. my access to land is restricted because some no-name hippies want us off property they have NEVER had any connection to. i would wager anything that i have more invested and care more for the overall wellfare of "my" beach than any of them!
it sucks to feel so helpless.