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Wildlife Closures In Effect At Point Reyes National Seashore

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By Compiled From N... - March 2nd, 2022

Various closures to protect wildlife have been implemented at Point Reyes National Seashore/NPS file

A number of areas at Point Reyes National Seashore in California have temporarily been closed to the public to protect wildlife.

Harbor seal pupping area closures remain in effect through June 30. The closed areas include the waters of Drakes Estero and Limantour Estero, including tidal areas. (Map 299 KB PDF) During this time recreational activities such as kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling and underwater diving are not allowed. In addition, Double Point and the westernmost point of Limantour Spit (Map 104 KB PDF) are closed to all entry.

Nesting seabird area closures remain in effect through July 31. The closed areas include Miller Rocks, Hob Island, and Duck Island. Storm petrels, rhinoceros aucklets, common murres, pigeon guillemots, pelagic cormorants, and double-crested cormorants are among the bird species protected during this time.

Nesting snowy plover area closures remain in effect through September 30. The closed area is from North Beach parking lot to Kehoe Beach, and within Abbotts Lagoon. It is closed to pets, kiteboarding, and kite flying. Kiteboarding, and kite flying are also prohibited at Abbotts Lagoon through September 30.

Harbor seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and it is unlawful to disturb them while they are resting onshore. Nesting seabirds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (text and guide).

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Submitted by Sandra L Hicks on March 8, 2022 - 4:12pm.

YES and Thank You, Thank You!

 


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