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The piping plover — a shorebird unique to the eastern U.S. coast — relies entirely on beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes for every aspect of its daily needs.
These same beaches where plovers raise their chicks are popular recreation spots for humans. Disturbance, increased predators, and land development contributed to the bird being categorized as threatened on the Atlantic Coast and endangered in the Great Lakes.
But decades of scientific dedication to conserving the plover are aiding in its recovery and ensuring the preservation of its significant role in our natural heritage.
Discover the inspiring conservation success story of the piping plover, learn about ongoing research efforts to safeguard its future, and witness how the species is making a remarkable recovery — right here in our backyard.
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