Scientists mark some snowy plover chicks soon after they hatch with color-coded leg bands. The combination of colors helps the scientists to track individual birds. In the photos below ...

Piping plovers return to Massachusetts' beaches to nest in early spring. Mass Audubon Coastal Waterbird Program Director Lyra ...

The number of Western snowy plovers in Oregon increased slightly last year, continuing what’s been a major success story for the threatened shorebird as officials begin roping off beach for ...

EMPIRE, MI – Endangered Great Lakes piping plovers will probably die this year in Michigan because of hiring struggles and spending limits at national parks, conservation experts warn.

Kouchibouguac National Park welcomed six pairs of piping plovers in 2024, which resulted in 16 fledglings — the highest annual production in seven years. But it's only a small stride in the ...