Description

COBI mower is disturbing nesting area of birds when mowing beach side of Manitou Beach Dr. Birds nest in the native beach grass that is between the road & the beach. The mower is reaching into the beach grass (not just mowing a narrow strip). There is at least 1 sandpiper nest here and other nests. Birds, including goldfinches, feed and "hang out" here regularly.

Even when the mower is not directly mowing nests, the beach is so narrow here that nests and birds are very close. The protection the grasses provide is lessened.

This is at least the 3rd time the beach grass has been mowed this season.

Less mowing is needed in this area. It is a sensitive habitat.