Piping Plover nest protection leads to beach closure at Gordons Pond
A portion of Gordons Pond beach in Cape Henlopen State Park will be temporarily closed starting next week to protect the first piping plover nest discovered in the area since 2016. The closure aims to safeguard the nesting area and potential piping plover chicks, as the species is listed as both state-endangered in Delaware and threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Gordons Pond beach in Cape Henlopen State Park will undergo a temporary closure to safeguard a newly discovered piping plover nest and potential chicks, as the species is listed as endangered and threatened. The closure will restrict access to the beach, affecting surf fishing, but drive-on access will still be permitted from specific points.