Snowy Plover Nesting Season Begins at Monterey Bay Beaches

California State Parks is asking the public to help protect the threatened western snowy plover when they visit Monterey Bay parks and beaches this spring and summer, the start of an important conservation effort. Breeding season begins in March for these vulnerable shorebirds. State Parks is asking visitors to help protect these small, threatened birds that nest on our beaches and their sensitive habitats to help ensure their survival by following simple guidelines.