than we did for the shorebirds and sandpipers and clovers,” Albrecht said. Next time you’re on the beach, look out for your flying neighbors. Seeing them says something about the state of nature.

In the witness’ video, various shorebirds protected under state law, including black skimmers and sandwich terns, are seen flying away from their nests as the helicopter landed, the FWC said.

The number of Western snowy plovers in Oregon increased slightly last year, as officials begin roping off patches of beach for nesting season.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Shorebird nesting season has arrived on the Florida coast, and they need your help as they prepare to welcome their little ones. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...