THE POINT AT CAPE HENLOPEN TO CLOSE FOR BEACH NESTING BIRD SEASON
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State of DE - In an effort to protect and foster delicate shorebird populations, The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced that it will be closing The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, commencing from the 1st of March.
This includes a stretch of both ocean and bay beaches.
The Point has followed this annual closure practice since the year 1993, primarily during the spring and summer seasons. This initiative prioritizes the well-being of threatened and endangered bird species that nest on the beach and participate in annual migrations.
The diverse bird species include the piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots, among other bird species.
The ocean-side of The Point's nesting habitat is expected to be reopened for public enjoyment starting from the 1st of September. Nevertheless, the bayside beach will remain off-limits until the 1st of October. This extended closure is in anticipation of the shorebirds' southward migratory patterns in winter.
The DNREC, over the years, has coordinated with several divisions namely, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife, and Watershed Stewardship.
Since 1990, these collaborated efforts have been directed towards the successful implementation of a shorebird management plan. The primary goal of this plan is to strengthen and enhance the shorebird population in Delaware.
This includes a stretch of both ocean and bay beaches.
The Point has followed this annual closure practice since the year 1993, primarily during the spring and summer seasons. This initiative prioritizes the well-being of threatened and endangered bird species that nest on the beach and participate in annual migrations.
The diverse bird species include the piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots, among other bird species.
The ocean-side of The Point's nesting habitat is expected to be reopened for public enjoyment starting from the 1st of September. Nevertheless, the bayside beach will remain off-limits until the 1st of October. This extended closure is in anticipation of the shorebirds' southward migratory patterns in winter.
The DNREC, over the years, has coordinated with several divisions namely, Parks and Recreation, Fish and Wildlife, and Watershed Stewardship.
Since 1990, these collaborated efforts have been directed towards the successful implementation of a shorebird management plan. The primary goal of this plan is to strengthen and enhance the shorebird population in Delaware.
