Yesterday marked the second year of symbolic fencing on Pacifica State Beach. Pacifica Shorebird Alliance works with the City of Pacifica, Sequoia Audubon Society, and Audubon California to create signs and seasonal symbolic fencing for roosting winter Western Snowy Plovers. Many local beach-goers did not realize that there was a federally recognized endangered species on the beach. Symbolic fencing with signs shows people where the main habitat is, and helps educate the public about the importance of providing these birds with a safe space.

The fencing on Pacifica State Beach led to one of the largest wintering populations in recent years — the group has high hopes this year will bring even more birds.