The F%$#kin' Plovers Closed Great Point

[beachwalker]

Thanks Seawolf,

7/12 was the hatch day. One pair and I believe the number of chicks is 3 !

The rangers are being excellent and communicative. The information you have provided is great. I will check in with tomorrow and see what the latest is.

Smith's Point is undrivable on the outside immediately from the acces point. We had some big swell this winter with directly onshore winds and tore a hundred or so yards of beach away.
There is roughly only 100 yards left and it is through to Madaket Harbor. One big storm or hurricane and it will be through.
The interesting part is that it is the same spot where it broke through in 1981 to create Esthers Island (Hurricane Esther was the storm).
Madaket harbor could use a flush and I wouldn't be too bummed if this happened. I am sure it could enhance the fishing there.

So we aren't driving out to the absolute Point this year. We are hoping they create an inside track with what is left and there are NO plovers nesting there this year. But it 's a bit late to start bothering them for access. The walk is worth it. Still a fantastic area for Bass, etc.

Thank you again.