Guidelines For Managing Recreational Activities in Piping Plover Breeding Habitat on the U.S. Atlantic Coast to Avoid Take Under Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act: Addendum Regarding Timing of Management to Protect Unfledged Chicks

Since 2011, we have received occasional reports of unusually delayed fledging periods and early hatch dates. To the best of our knowledge, these situations remain rare, but we continue to request reports of such instances and any potential causal factors. This addendum can help managers provide reliable expectations to the beach-going public and to meet an expressed need for consistent guidance.