Piping Plover

The piping plover is listed as a state-endangered species in Delaware by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.

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Piping Plover nest protection leads to beach closure at Gordons Pond

Piping Plover nest protection leads to beach closure at Gordons Pond

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.