Justin Crouch wrote:
> May I inquire what "Piping Plovers" are?
> This is sparking my interest...lol

Google is your friend....
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/pipingplover/

There are many beaches in the New York and New England
areas that are highly restricted, in order to protect these
threatened birds.

Note that the page specifically links to a discussion of
fireworks and how the noise impacts the birds.

	Tibor