Post by nauset2034 on Jul 8, 2013 20:59:03 GMT -4
NAUSET BEACH REPORT July 8, 2013
I hope all of you are enjoying the summer. I also hope the July 4th celebration was a good one. It’s been quite some time since my last report, I generally don’t enjoy sharing crummy news but I feel I have waited long enough to update everyone.
I received an update this morning from the Orleans Department of Natural Resources Manager; unfortunately the update was a very disappointing one. It seems that a few of the nests that forced the closure of the OSV trails in early June were lost to a combination of predation and over-wash. What is more disturbing is most of these birds have re-nested. I was told the hatch date for the latest nest is expected on or around July 17th. Understanding that typical fledge time is 28-35 days from the hatching date, this is very, very discouraging news to say the least. I also understand we have a Least Tern issue within the Pochet wash-over that is currently being further examined by the town. I plan to check in weekly with management and will update everyone when new information is received.
As for the condition of the beach; it has built up nicely and will be very enjoyable once we are back out there.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Scott Morris
Nauset Beach Representative
I hope all of you are enjoying the summer. I also hope the July 4th celebration was a good one. It’s been quite some time since my last report, I generally don’t enjoy sharing crummy news but I feel I have waited long enough to update everyone.
I received an update this morning from the Orleans Department of Natural Resources Manager; unfortunately the update was a very disappointing one. It seems that a few of the nests that forced the closure of the OSV trails in early June were lost to a combination of predation and over-wash. What is more disturbing is most of these birds have re-nested. I was told the hatch date for the latest nest is expected on or around July 17th. Understanding that typical fledge time is 28-35 days from the hatching date, this is very, very discouraging news to say the least. I also understand we have a Least Tern issue within the Pochet wash-over that is currently being further examined by the town. I plan to check in weekly with management and will update everyone when new information is received.
As for the condition of the beach; it has built up nicely and will be very enjoyable once we are back out there.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Scott Morris
Nauset Beach Representative
