National Park Service announces temporary area closures for nesting birds

Bartlett Cove, Alaska (KINY) – The NPS wants to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay. The purpose of these closures is to protect high concentrations of nesting seabirds by minimizing human-caused disturbance and mortalities of chicks.

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