MA Piping Plover Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)

A plan to advance conservation and recovery in Massachusetts while maintaining and improving public access, recreation and economic activities associated with the state's beaches. 

This report summarizes data on abundance, distribution, and reproductive success of Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) in Massachusetts during the 2021 breeding season.

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife issued Conservation and Management Permit to Duxbury Beach Reservation.

Under the Division’s Permit, the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. is authorized to perform Covered Activities that may result in the “Take” of Piping Plover, provided such covered activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable terms and conditions of the Division’s Permit and the HCP. 

By February 15th of each year, MassWildlife prepares a final report of HCP activity from the previous year.

Piping plovers visit Massachusetts in the summer to breed. Learn about piping plovers and how you can help these protected birds. 

The Least Tern is a spring and summer colonial nester on Massachusetts’ sandy beaches.