Confined to the sea shores, piping plovers have co-existed with Cape Codders since the days of the Pilgrims.
The problem lies with beachgoers who leave trash behind which attracts other wildlife that shouldn’t be there. This provides food for animals such as foxes, crows and coyotes who then find the eggs and chicks of the piping plover, thereby reducing their numbers over time.
Herb Raffaele talks about the importance of conservation and how allowing vehicles on beaches also contributes to the demise of these precious birds and the fate of their future. Read more on the Cape Cod Times website to learn more!