Shorebird Counter and Educator Report for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 as part of the Shorebird Conservation and Education Project:
Conditions:
Start: 10:00 AM
Weather: 21°C, Clear / Sunny, Wind 19 NW
High Tide: 12:13 PM
End: 03:00 PM
Weather: 23°C, Mostly Clear, Wind 20 SW
Beach Engagement & Observations:
People Engaged 9
Total People on Beach 52
Dogs Leashed 16
Dogs Unleashed 1
Anglers 2
Other There was a bus load of people with telescopes for the eclipse but they stayed down by the flags parking lot
Birds Observed:
Boardwalk
Time (Boardwalk) 10:20 PM
eBird Checklist Link (Boardwalk) https://ebird.org/checklist/S382700098
Notes / Comments (Boardwalk):
I had a number of people talk to me while I was putting out the signs so I was late getting onto the Boardwalk. I had a number of peeps moving through the marsh which I likely missed since I was 20min late to the boardwalk.
Main Beach
Time (Main Beach) 12:38 PM
eBird Checklist Link (Main Beach) https://ebird.org/checklist/S382704241
Notes / Comments (Main Beach):
Just one flock of peeps on the beach, very few Least Sandpipers, most of the people were down by the flags and moving up along the East Beach. I’ve noticed most of the dog owners tend to be using the East Beach and staying off the main beach but it might have to do with the displacement of cobble this season. Makes for difficult walking.
Marsh
Time (Marsh) 11:04 AM
eBird Checklist Link (Marsh) https://ebird.org/checklist/S382702873
Notes / Comments (Marsh):
The marsh has had a large number of larger shorebirds up close to the area where the dead standing trees are. Also there are larger numbers of peeps in the marsh than on the beach.
Mudflats
Time (Mudflats) 01:40 PM
eBird Checklist Link (Mudflats) https://ebird.org/checklist/S382687049
Notes / Comments (Mudflats):
There have been a number of peeps that seem to be staying over in this area instead of moving to the marsh or the beach. Also, a number of the larger shorebirds (dowitchers and yellowlegs) are utilizing the ponds of the West side of the creek just behind the berm.
Overall Report Comments or Notes:
The choice of the blue wide brim hats is awesome, not just for sun protection but also helps us stand out. I noticed a number of people that turned around once they saw me on the beach. I feel like a big blue scarecrow (this is a positive thing.)
Also the small blue signs I have been putting on the paths that come out onto the middle of the beach, they seem to work as long as I can get them anchored in the ground.
Submitted by Counter/Educator: Paul Martin
The Shorebird Conservation and Education Project is supported by our funders at the NB Wildlife Trust Fund, the NB Environmental Trust Fund.