Some tips for respecting your avian neighbors at the beach this summer

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July 17, 2024
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** How to Share the Shore: Be Nice to Beach Birds This Summer
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Photo: Laughing Gulls, Kathy Raffel/Audubon Photography Awards

As temperatures soar you may be planning to go to the beach soon to cool off. Please remember to bring your eco-friendly sunscreen and give the birds lots of space. The US Fish and Wildlife Service suggests the following ideas to protect birds at the beach:
Follow all posted rules.
* Give birds space.
* Follow posted rules about keeping dogs on leash.
* Don’t leave trash on the beach, including food waste.
* Don’t feed birds.

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