We have a new record! Thirty-one snowy plover chicks fledged this summer.
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My 8th and final volunteer shift as a snowy plover docent on August 31, 2024 was a gorgeous day with friends. We were fully staffed with 6 docents — Jocelynn, Rick, Liz, Lisa C., Joan and myself.
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My shift on August 18, 2024 was a short one — I only stayed until noon when I had to leave to attend another event. I was joined by Cheryl and we had a fairly quiet morning. We saw the usual majestic Northern Harrier diving over the pasture, not far from the trailhead.
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On Sunday, August 4, I joined volunteer docents Allison and Midori at Abbotts Lagoon for another lovely day in the cool fog. We talked with more than 75 visitors, answering questions about the plovers, wildlife, and trail recommendations.
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It was a cool foggy day which is typical for Abbotts this time of year. The fog softens the distant landscape and is a welcome relief to visitors from the scorching inland areas of the Bay Area or beyond. Seashore fog is the best air-conditioning though I’m not sure how the snowy plovers feel about it. They might prefer a sunny day to bring out all the insects.
Read MoreJim and I were the only snowy plover docent volunteers on Saturday June 23rd at North Beach but we covered a lot of ground together.
Read MoreOn Saturday June 15th volunteers Lisa, Joan, Jim, Marianne and I headed for the windblown North Beach for our 6 hour shift as snowy plover docents.
Read MoreSunday June 2 marked my second day as a snowy plover docent this season. I was joined at North Beach by returning docents Maggie and Cheryl.
Read MoreMemorial Day weekend marks the start of the Snowy Plover Docent Program but the “snowies” didn’t wait for the docents. They have already hatched 24 chicks!
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