S.B. a Research and Educational Beach

In 2013, the Delaware Nature Society – Abbotts Mill – hosted 1,179 kids and others through school and public programs. These will be the next generation of “Stewards of Slaughter Beach”.

The Delaware Shorebird Project is gearing up for the season.  Here is the link for additional information about the project.

Interesting video on cannon netting at Slaughter Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOHqpX6Dnrw

Great new video from the DuPont Nature Center: http://vimeo.com/user15002426/review/91232497/fd6cfa3d9b

S.B. Tourists Returning

In the coming months our “tourists” will be returning to our shores.  Diamondback Terrapin hatchlings will be moving from their nesting areas on the beach to the marsh which puts them in harms ways as they cross Bayshore road. Please give them a helping hand on there dangerous journey by returning any you find to the marsh.  From May to July, horseshoe crabs will be spawning on our beach during the high tides. Many will get stranded up-side-down. The Just flip ‘em!® program is a simple act of compassion, designed to help these remarkable animal return to the sea. Just gently flip them over by the side of their shell not the tail, and watch as they make their way back into the water.  The Shorebirds will also be returning about the same time, to feast on the surplus of horseshoe crab eggs. This is a critical time for them, for many are in route to their arctic breeding grounds. Please be mindful of their presence when walking your dogs and have your dog on a leash.