Denise Goldberg's blog

Saturday, August 15, 2026

partially open

When I checked the status of the beach closure at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge I was delighted to see this message:

Parker River NWR is pleased to announce that the refuge beaches at parking lots 2 & 3 have now reopened. Access to the refuge beaches is currently from parking lot 1 to the south border of parking lot 3. Help keep the remaining nesting threatened and endangered birds safe and thriving.

While low tide was pretty early this morning it wasn't too early for me to enjoy a walk on the beach.

It's good that the beach is closed for the piping plover nesting season each year but I'm always happy when the birds allow humans to return.

low tide, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge