Nest Spotter Survey

📋 What You'll Need

• •Notebook and pen
• •Phone for photos
• •Binoculars (recommended)
• •Sunscreen and water

👣 Step by Step

1. 1Visit a beach or shoreline during nesting season (April–August for most birds).
2. 2Walk slowly along the upper beach or dune edge — stay below the vegetation line.
3. 3Look for scraped depressions in the sand, roped-off areas, or bird alarm calls.
4. 4Watch for birds flying overhead and diving at you — they may be protecting nests.
5. 5Note any nests you see from a distance — never approach or touch.
6. 6Report your findings using a citizen science app like eBird or iNaturalist.

🔍 What to Observe

• •Did you see any posted or roped-off nesting areas?
• •Which birds were most protective of their nesting area?
• •Did you see any chicks or fledglings?