A Plover Story: Protecting our Marine Life and Environment [Image 6 of 16]

UNITED STATES

07.03.2020

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Tamargo 

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May

CAPE MAY, N.J. - A piping plover runs on the beach at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, June 3, 2020.

The plover has not nested on the base in almost a decade.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of New Jersey manage private, State
and Federal beaches throughout the year to protect the rare beach nesting birds and their chicks until they fledge, particularly to benefit the piping plover that is an endangered federally-listed species.

Strong partnerships on the state, federal, non-profit and university levels continue to lead to effective and efficient species management throughout the state.

U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Tamargo

• Date Taken: 07.03.2020
• Date Posted: 08.05.2020 11:45
• Photo ID: 6297031
• VIRIN: 200703-G-VS714-563
• Resolution: 2700x900
• Size: 1.54 MB
• Location: US