Protecting Snowy Plover Nesting Areas From Human Disturbance_2

Only about 100 Western snowy plovers can be found in Washington, and only in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. This federally threatened and state endangered species nests directly on beaches that also happen to be popular places for human recreation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and our state partners in Washington work each spring to mark the nesting areas of these shorebirds. If you see plover closure signs or fences, please give the birds a fighting chance by staying out.