Seasonal restrictions aimed at protecting the Western snowy plover will go into effect at Surf Beach and Ocean Park this Sunday, March 1.
According to officials at Vandenberg Space Force Base, under the Endangered Species Act, the restrictions are required at all of the base’s beaches each year between March 1 and September 30.
The plover is considered a threatened species. During the bird’s nesting season, access to certain areas of the beaches is restricted. Dogs, horses, and kite flying are also prohibited…