The Great Lakes region was home to hundreds of nesting pairs of Piping Plovers. But that number has been decimated over the years. And by 1990, about a dozen pairs were left, concentrated in northern Michigan.
The Piping Plover is endangered or threatened across all of its range, which means we don’t have a moment to waste in protecting them for generations to come.
There is reason to be hopeful for the long-term prospects of birds in need like the Piping Plover.
For the first time ever, captive-reared Piping Plovers were released outside of the state of Michigan, marking a major milestone for the species’ recovery efforts. And we’re filled with hope that we’ll be able to continue this progress throughout the Great Lakes.
Birds Need People Like You
The Piping Plover is endangered in 13 states and nearly gone from the Great Lakes.
With 3 degrees of warming, the Piping Plover is at risk of losing 87% of its range.
We’ve lost 3 billion birds in just one lifetime.
We know we can continue our work on behalf of birds like the Piping Plover, but only with your help.
