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Piping Plover That Cancelled Fireworks Was Montauk's First in Recent Memory

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The Stars Over Montauk fireworks display was postponed until July 6 due to a piping plover nest. DANA SHAW/EXPRESS NEWS GROUP FILE PHOTO

The Stars Over Montauk fireworks display was postponed until July 6 due to a piping plover nest. DANA SHAW/EXPRESS NEWS GROUP FILE PHOTO

The East Hampton Town Natural Resources Department added more security for the piping plover in Montauk. By Monday morning, it was back in its nest. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The East Hampton Town Natural Resources Department added more security for the piping plover in Montauk. By Monday morning, it was back in its nest. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

Jack Motz 
and Michelle Trauring on Jul 4, 2025
The Montauk Chamber of Commerce delayed — and ultimately canceled — its annual “Stars Over Montauk” fireworks display after East Hampton Town fire marshals discovered a piping plover nest in... more

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