Natural History Wanderings

Audubon Magazine reported

After 40 years of dedicated conservation efforts, the growing population of Great Lakes Piping Plovers—a record 88 pairs, up from a low of just 12—is returning to long-abandoned nesting territory. Thanks to a broad coalition of conservation partners, there’s hope yet on the road to delisting the Piping Plover from the Endangered Species list. Keep reading for more on the ongoing recovery efforts to save Great Lakes Piping Plovers.

Update: After this story went to press, conservation team leaders reported that 2025 saw another record breeding season for Great Lakes Piping Plovers with 85 nesting pairs.