NYC Plover Project
@nycploverproject.bsky.social
New Yorkers working to fiercely protect endangered Piping Plovers & other shorebirds nesting on our city’s beaches • join us to #protecttheplovers • all the links: https://linktr.ee/nycploverproject
Hey @bsky.app - we’ve been posting consistently since y’all came online — photos, video & uplifting content. We are grateful for our followers but still have relatively few. What are we doing wrong? Thinking of leaving the app. So @bsky.app @support.bsky.team — & BlueSky users - what do you say?
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Hey @bsky.app - we’ve been posting consistently since y’all came online — photos, video & uplifting content. We are grateful for our followers but still have relatively few. What are we doing wrong? Thinking of leaving the app. So @bsky.app @support.bsky.team — & BlueSky users - what do you say?
The last Piping Plover of 2025 passing through New York? Possibly. This traveler coming from out east or further north, was spotted earlier this week at Breezy Point Tip. Piping Plovers — and other migratory shorebirds — travel long ways each fall & spring.
October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The last Piping Plover of 2025 passing through New York? Possibly. This traveler coming from out east or further north, was spotted earlier this week at Breezy Point Tip. Piping Plovers — and other migratory shorebirds — travel long ways each fall & spring.
As you read this, thousands of Piping Plovers are in the wintering locales, like this beautiful one in Key Biscayne, near Miami. From South Carolina, to both coasts of Florida and the spectacular Gulf of Mexico sands along Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Great Coastal Bend of Texas, …
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As you read this, thousands of Piping Plovers are in the wintering locales, like this beautiful one in Key Biscayne, near Miami. From South Carolina, to both coasts of Florida and the spectacular Gulf of Mexico sands along Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Great Coastal Bend of Texas, …
Day late? No way! Sure, yesterday was #worldmigratorybirdday but with birds in migration literally any time you read this, someplace in the world, we’d argue that everyday is world migratory bird day. Shout out to our OGs, our day ones, our kings & queens … the Piping Plovers.
October 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Day late? No way! Sure, yesterday was #worldmigratorybirdday but with birds in migration literally any time you read this, someplace in the world, we’d argue that everyday is world migratory bird day. Shout out to our OGs, our day ones, our kings & queens … the Piping Plovers.
October 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
October 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today, we lost a great. Few humans inspire us, challenge us & remind us of the critical importance of our work to protect other species like Dr. Jane Goodall. We celebrate her life today and will recommit to the hard work we have yet to do.
Thank you, Dr. Goodall.
Thank you, Dr. Goodall.
October 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Today, we lost a great. Few humans inspire us, challenge us & remind us of the critical importance of our work to protect other species like Dr. Jane Goodall. We celebrate her life today and will recommit to the hard work we have yet to do.
Thank you, Dr. Goodall.
Thank you, Dr. Goodall.
New Yorkers. 100%. Today. Every day. ❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
📷: Benjamin Forbes
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
New Yorkers. 100%. Today. Every day. ❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
📷: Benjamin Forbes
Piping Plover, ready for departure, & the NYC Ferry ⛴️ 💙 🐦
September 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Piping Plover, ready for departure, & the NYC Ferry ⛴️ 💙 🐦
It’s Labor Day Weekend, y’all! While many Piping Plovers have left to head south for the winter months, there’s still fledgling & adult plovers, oystercatchers, terns and skimmers with us, & many other shorebird species passing through & stopping off on their LONG migrations. So what does that mean?
August 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It’s Labor Day Weekend, y’all! While many Piping Plovers have left to head south for the winter months, there’s still fledgling & adult plovers, oystercatchers, terns and skimmers with us, & many other shorebird species passing through & stopping off on their LONG migrations. So what does that mean?
August 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Hanging with the big kids! One of these birds is about to head off on their first migration! We hold every Piping Plover in our hearts — especially the newest fledglings — as they head off on their perilous journeys.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hanging with the big kids! One of these birds is about to head off on their first migration! We hold every Piping Plover in our hearts — especially the newest fledglings — as they head off on their perilous journeys.
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This very special pair of American Oystercatchers - YAT & YAU - have been nesting together on Rockaway Beach since 2014! Like many other skimmers, terns, oystercatchers & plovers, they’ve thrived at the @nycparks Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area in Arverne & Edgemere.
July 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This very special pair of American Oystercatchers - YAT & YAU - have been nesting together on Rockaway Beach since 2014! Like many other skimmers, terns, oystercatchers & plovers, they’ve thrived at the @nycparks Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area in Arverne & Edgemere.
The Fort Tilden brood of 3 is growing up fast! Both parents are still diligently protecting them, but of course, Piping Plover chicks feed themselves from birth.
So much hope for this New Yorker family.
❤️❤️❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
So much hope for this New Yorker family.
❤️❤️❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
July 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Fort Tilden brood of 3 is growing up fast! Both parents are still diligently protecting them, but of course, Piping Plover chicks feed themselves from birth.
So much hope for this New Yorker family.
❤️❤️❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
So much hope for this New Yorker family.
❤️❤️❤️
📷: Benjamin Forbes
We have a few more spots for 2025 volunteers! Join us TONIGHT to learn about this special opportunity! Virtual | Must pre-register | Join us! lu.ma/v1z316ib
July 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We have a few more spots for 2025 volunteers! Join us TONIGHT to learn about this special opportunity! Virtual | Must pre-register | Join us! lu.ma/v1z316ib
Massive threats are coming for the Endangered Species Act. Despite most Americans supporting endangered species protections, radicals in Congress are driving an agenda to harm wildlife. Feeling hopeless & uninformed? Let’s change that! Webinar 7/24! shorturl.at/IKpr7
July 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Massive threats are coming for the Endangered Species Act. Despite most Americans supporting endangered species protections, radicals in Congress are driving an agenda to harm wildlife. Feeling hopeless & uninformed? Let’s change that! Webinar 7/24! shorturl.at/IKpr7
Here’s to the Sea Rocket - Cakile edentula - a beautiful little native plant found on our beaches, providing shade, shelter & protection for Piping Plover chicks of varying ages!
July 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Here’s to the Sea Rocket - Cakile edentula - a beautiful little native plant found on our beaches, providing shade, shelter & protection for Piping Plover chicks of varying ages!
Part of the Fort Tilden brood (one of 3 broods at this busy beach) as seen at dawn today. Temporary beach closures - without people entering them - work!
Thank you for your support so our endangered species can thrive and survive.
📷: Benjamin Forbes
Thank you for your support so our endangered species can thrive and survive.
📷: Benjamin Forbes
July 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Part of the Fort Tilden brood (one of 3 broods at this busy beach) as seen at dawn today. Temporary beach closures - without people entering them - work!
Thank you for your support so our endangered species can thrive and survive.
📷: Benjamin Forbes
Thank you for your support so our endangered species can thrive and survive.
📷: Benjamin Forbes
Fun event for all! SATURDAY @ Jacob Riis Park! Stop on by!
Part of the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival!
Part of the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival!
July 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Fun event for all! SATURDAY @ Jacob Riis Park! Stop on by!
Part of the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival!
Part of the 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Festival!
Two of the 🐥 🐥🐥 from the Fort Tilden brood, which first hatched on June 19th, as seen this morning! Temporary beach closures work!
📷: Benjamin Forbes
📷: Benjamin Forbes
July 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Two of the 🐥 🐥🐥 from the Fort Tilden brood, which first hatched on June 19th, as seen this morning! Temporary beach closures work!
📷: Benjamin Forbes
📷: Benjamin Forbes
