Portions of Fowler Beach to close for nesting season

Portions of the Fowler Beach area of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge which includes the bay beach, dunes and back-barrier portions will close beginning March 26 for the benefit of federally and state-protected beach-nesting and migratory shorebirds, including red knot, piping plovers, oystercatchers, least terns and other species.

When visiting Prime Hook NWR beaches during beach-nesting bird season, remember to obey all posted signs and barriers, keep pets at home, and remain at the water's edge unless otherwise indicated via symbolic fencing.

Open areas at Fowler Beach are for wildlife-dependent recreation and active surf fishing only. Dog walking is prohibited.

Prime Hook is a carry-in/carry-out National Wildlife Refuge; place all litter in trash receptacles.

These areas are subject to change and/or modification at any time

The beach nesting habitat will reopen Oct. 1 for full use by wildlife dependent visitors

For more information, call 302-684-8419 or go to www.fws.gov/refuge/Prime_Hook. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is located just off Route 16 near Broadkill Beach at 11978 Turkle Pond Road, Milton.