Great news for our beloved Piping Plovers! This year's breeding season for Great Lakes Piping Plovers marks a significant milestone, as these remarkable shorebirds have achieved their third consecutive record-breaking breeding season across the Great Lakes shorelines. There was a total of 81 unique breeding pairs across the region this summer – the most since their Endangered Species Act listing – which is one more than last year’s record of 80 pairs.
This spring and summer Audubon Great Lakes staff and volunteer monitors worked with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and several other partners to monitor and protect nesting activities in lower Green Bay, Wisconsin. Through this collaborative effort, 10 Piping Plover fledglings were successfully produced at two breeding sites – the Cat Island Restoration Chain and Longtail Point. You can read more about the effort in Wisconsin here.
Against the backdrop of ongoing conservation challenges, the continued success of these endangered birds stands as a testament to the tireless efforts of dedicated conservationists, volunteers, and community members. As the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team celebrates this achievement, we are reminded of the powerful impact that collective action can have on safeguarding our natural world.
As fall migration continues and plovers migrate to Georgia, Florida and Texas, be sure to Share the Share with these endangered birds. Learn more |
