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"Ask me about the birds" banner
Audubon New York created an "ask me about the birds" banner for beach steward volunteers to post near their stations to attract beach-goers. This was inspired by Audubon Florida's beach steward program.
Resource: Askmeaboutthebirds_BGE_darkblue.png
Be a Good Egg pledge sheet
Audubon New York's Be a Good Egg pledge sheet.
Resource: BGE-Pledge-Sheet-2019.pdf
2) Join the "share the shore" movement flier
Audubon New York's flier encourages local businesses, organizations, and community members to join the "share the shore" movement.
Resource: sharetheshore-movement-flier-final.pdf
EDITOR'S CHOICEBird-friendly beaches have dogs on leashes handout
Based on recommendations from Virginia Tech, Audubon New York and Group for the East End created a two-sided handout targeting dog walkers. Two versions were made, one for beaches that don't allow dogs and one for beaches that allow dogs on leashes.
Resource: dog-walkers-card-final-leash.pdf
EDITOR'S CHOICEDog-free beaches keep birds safe handout
Based on recommendations by Virginia Tech, Audubon New York and Group for the East End created two-sided 5x7 handouts for dog walkers. Two versions were created: one dog-free version for beaches that don't allow dogs at all and another version for beaches that allow leashed dogs.
Resource: dog-walkers-card-final-dog-free-beaches.pdf
Aves Playeras de Venezuela
Photo guide for the identification of shorebirds of Venezuela
Resource: Ficha-Aves-Playeras-Final.pdf
Migración de las aves playeras
The shorebirds migration challenge, its monitoring, the Western Hemisphere flyways and some important stopover sites in Venezuela
Resource: Aves_Playeras_Infografia.jpg
EDITOR'S CHOICEBe a Good Egg
Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
Resource: I-give-a-peep.jpg
Be a Good Egg
Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
Resource: goodegg-pledge-logo.jpg
Be a Good Egg
Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
Resource: GoodEggBookmarks.docx
Information about the intertidal zone
Fact sheet about the intertidal zone of the beach. Educates beachgoers about important foraging areas on the beach for shorebirds and other wildlife.
Resource: Wrack-photobook-2.docx
Shorebirds: Parker River Wildlife Refuge Photobook and Guide
Guidebook of shorebirds commonly observed at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. It includes simple facts about the birds, what they eat, and where they feed.
Resource: Shorebirds-photobook.docx
Endangered Species Biologist
This brochure was primarily developed by residents in the Town of Seabrook, SC, in partnership with FWS & SCDNR.
This colorful educational pamphlet provides guidelines and reasons for preservation of shorebird habitat. Distribution will primarily be through the Town Hall, SI Club’s Amenity Office, Lake House, and those groups who offer property rental services.
While the words of the brochure are important, it will ultimately be the positive stewardship actions of the persons who walk the beach as to whether our migratory and resident shorebird populations survive. The opportunity to see and interact with wildlife and our beautiful beaches are generally acknowledged as primary attractors for visitors to Seabrook.
Resource: Seabrookbrochure.pdf
Endangered Species Biologist
This sign was made for veterinary offices to help reach dog owners in the vicinity of beaches with plovers. It could be adapted for other areas and for beaches that do not allow dogs during the nesting season.
Resource: VETOFFICESIGN.jpg
EDITOR'S CHOICEWildlife Biologist
NPS rack card titled, "Help Protect the Piping Plover". It includes general life history information, how the Seashore helps protect piping plovers, and how "You" can help.
Resource: Plover-Rack-Card.pdf
EDITOR'S CHOICESnowy Plover Video
Nice video about Western Snowy Plover and habitat protection. Very relevant to Atlantic Flyway.
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Public affairs specialist, USFWS
The "Share the Beach" activity/coloring book includes information on beach-nesting birds, their habitats, threats, and how young beach-goers and their families can help. The book includes coloring activities, a word find, connect-the-dots picture, word scramble, maze, crossword puzzle and fill-in-the blank section. The last section is a pledge.
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Living With Beach-Nesting Birds
produced for private landowners with grant funding. Maine Audubon shared their booklet with us, and we edited it to include American Oystercatchers and other beach species
Resource: Living-with-Beach-nesting-BirdsMV_ReducedFile.pdf
EDITOR'S CHOICETen Things You Can Do to Help Piping Plover
Tips on helping Piping Plover in New Hampshire (nesting and migrating)
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Piping Plover Project/NH
Project Goal: To monitor and protect the breeding population of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) along the New Hampshire Seacoast, as well as their habitat.