Over a million seabirds and shorebirds nest along Oregon’s coastline every year including the endangered Western Snowy Plover and species of concern like the Black Oystercatcher and the Tufted Puffin.

*Black Oystercatchers courtesy of dawn villaescusa*

Wildlife disturbances due to improper drone use are increasing on the Oregon coast. Last year alone the Oregon Black Oystercatcher Project documented a rate of more than three drone disturbances a week at active Black Oystercatcher nests.

We have a golden opportunity to better protect nesting sea and shore birds. Oregon State Parks is accepting public comments to help inform where drone take-off and landings within State Parks and along the ocean shore.

See this link to Portland Audubon’s call to action which provides suggested talking points.

Email your comments by April 7 to OPRD.publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov