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Come discover the wondrous story of The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay. Told through the adventures of a blended family of Plovers, witness the miracle of chicks hatching on a popular urban beach to their very first migratory flight.

The second release in a three part documentary trilogy about endangered species, The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay is a 58-minute wildlife documentary that tells the story of the Piping Plover as it unfolds along the North Atlantic coast. Every stage of the Plover’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant HD and 4K close-up, from egg to chick to adult.

The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay is a film for all ages and was created to inspire a love for wild creatures and their habitats, and to develop a deeper understanding of the vital role that wildlife play in our interconnected ecosystems.

The Piping Plover is a bellwether species that indicates how successfully wildlife and people interact with one another, especially in light of the growing threat from habitat loss and the warming climate. These remarkably resilient birds are well adapted to life on the beach, but without adequate protective measures, Piping Plovers will fail in the face of pressure created by people and predators. We are inspired by the beauty of the Plover’s life story and also highly aware of the formidable challenges these valiant little birds face at every stage of development.

In one way or another, the trail as to why these tender, yet irrepressible birds are a species of great conservation concern leads to the heavy footprint left by humankind. There are many ways each of us can help Piping Plovers successfully raise chicks of the next generation. For thousands of years coastal habitats supported shorebirds and countless other species of fauna and flora. Let us all reconsider how we think about our beaches, this very special habitat where the ocean meets the land. Working together, we can do much to affect the course correction needed. Sharing the shore is critical to the very survival of not only Piping Plovers, but all wildlife that finds food and shelter at the edge of the sea.

Learn how we can all become stewards of these pocket-sized, nonetheless, courageous, threatened shorebirds.

The sweetest story around!

Production and distribution of The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay is made possible by tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and public agencies. To date, among other generous donations, we have received a grant of $15,000 from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Gifts to The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay will support post production and distribution costs, including recording voiceover narration, color and sound editors, picture mastering, studio time, festival fees and applications, music and map rights, and an underwriting agent to bring the film to the wide audience of public television. Our goal is to raise $115,000.

All supporters, no matter how large or small the donation, will be listed on the film’s website. Any amount contributed is tremendously appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you for being part of theThe Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay community of friends.

For more information, please visit the film’s website at The Piping Plover Project https://pipingploverproject.org/ and email the director at kimsmith.designs1@gmail.com

Please see our sister nature documentary Filmmakers Collaborative project Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly. https://filmmakerscollab.org/films/beauty-on-the-wing-life-story-of-the-monarch-butterfly/