DISTURBANCE THREATENS SURVIVAL
Many Florida shorebirds and seabirds nest on the open
beach, where they lay eggs in shallow scrapes in the sand or
seashells. The nests are so well camouflaged that they can
be accidentally trampled by unsuspecting beachgoers. When
beach-nesting birds are forced to fly or run from their nests,
their eggs and chicks are left vulnerable to the elements and
predators. Disturbances that cause birds to take flight or
leave their young may threaten their survival.
EACH NEST IS CRITICAL
Populations of beach-nesting birds are declining due to
significant modification and disturbance of beaches by
human activities. The fate of each delicate nest is truly
Share the beach with
beach-nesting birds
Information from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (myfwc.com/shorebirds)
Pelican Bay Member Guide 2018
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PelicanBay.org
WILDLIFE
in the Bay
