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Shorebirds congregate before migrating together, Cape Cod National Seashore, 2015.

Fall is a great time for birdwatching in the national seashore as thousands of migrating birds congregate here to rest and feed (which is called staging) before making marathon migrations. Species like terns must build body mass and fat reserves necessary to fuel their 4,500-mile southern migrations. Please help the birds conserve the energy they need for migrating by walking around -- and not through -- flocks and by always keeping pets on leash. In November 2015 the national seashore will release its Draft Shorebird Management Plan.

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Organization: Cape Cod National Seashore
Address: 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667

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