What is the high tide line?
The high tide line is the line on land up [...]
Do breeding bird seasonal restrictions only apply where signs are posted?
No, all areas above the high tide are closed even [...]
Why do nesting birds need special protection?
Shorebird populations have been in steep decline over the last [...]
How can I know if I’m too close to a bird nest?
If you are anywhere above the high tide line then [...]
Why shouldn’t I feed wildlife?
There are several reasons why visitors should not feed wildlife [...]
Who should I call if I find dead/injured wildlife?
For dead or injured marine mammals or sea turtles, please [...]
I saw a banded bird. What should I do?
Coming soon...
I found a tagged horseshoe crab, what should I do?
The Maryland Fishery Resources Office has been coordinating a coast-wide [...]
This project was funded by The Nature Conservancy with support from The Volgenau Foundation and by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA17NOS4190152 of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended. All Explore Our Seaside partners also contributed significant time and effort to the project.