Outreach Materials

On the FSA website there are multiple outreach resources. Please review the sub-pages under the "Resources" tab. Materials include:
Posting guidelines
Stewardship program manual
Breeding Bird Protocol
Instructions for nesting platforms
Instructions for building "chick lifts" to replace fallen chicks off of roofs
Postcards for hotel guests
Least tern roof-top nesting handout
Letter to rooftop owner/manager
Thank you postcards for property owners
Rooftop posters
Rooftop volunteer orientation
Rooftop chick-checking manual
Breeding species lists
wintering species lists
nesting timelines
guide to BLSK nesting and courtship behavior
Aging guides for: BLSK, CATE, LETE, PIPL, WIPL, SNPL
LETE ID guide
Extensive brochure list
SNPL craft project
Coloring book
Multiple monitoring reports
Sign gallery
Links to shorebird partners
Interactive WIPL map
Outreach and education materials specifically for the SNPL: reports, signs, survey materials, education materials, management guidelines
Seabird rehabilitator map
Banded bird resources

Audubon New York's outreach technician, Jackie Bitetto, created these signs to educate beach-goers and attract them to Be a Good Egg display tables.

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.

Audubon New York's Be a Good Egg pledge sheet.

Audubon New York's flier encourages local businesses, organizations, and community members to join the "share the shore" movement.

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.

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.

Photo guide for the identification of shorebirds of Venezuela

The shorebirds migration challenge, its monitoring, the Western Hemisphere flyways and some important stopover sites in Venezuela

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Be a Good Egg outreach materials used by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Fact sheet about the intertidal zone of the beach. Educates beachgoers about important foraging areas on the beach for shorebirds and other wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nice video about Western Snowy Plover and habitat protection. Very relevant to Atlantic Flyway.

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.

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