Snowy Plover Flashcards
1
Q
When is the snowy plover breeding season
A
March 1 - September 30
2
Q
What laws protect the snowy plover
A
- endangered species act of 1973 = threatened
- in 2012 a critical habitat designated
3
Q
What are the roosting zones of the snowy plover
A
Zuma Beach (tower 9 and tower2), Malibu Surfrider Beach (tower 3), Santa Monica North (tower 8), Dockweiler Beach (tower 46 and tower 58), Hermosa Beach (tower 26).
4
Q
How do you respond to calls in the snowy plover roosting areas
A
approach slow, they need energy and can’t risk being seen as a threat
5
Q
What is a snowy plover
A
Western Snowy Plover is a small shorebird about 5” long. It is short, and fairly thin with a dark bill and black legs.
