Flags vs Birds on Plum Island

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

Plum Island residents are caught in a patriotic uproar after their town warned against flying flags or using reflective streamers—claiming it could harass endangered shorebirds under federal law. Though officials insist it’s just a reminder, not a ban, longtime resident Marc Sarkady sees it as an attack on Fourth of July traditions. Fueled by past incidents and legal threats, locals are rallying to display flags and signs—and the Pacific Legal Foundation is stepping in, arguing homeowners have constitutional rights to patriotic displays on private property. The town’s message, even if denied…