Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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On this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we’re highlighting the plight of the adorable yet endangered piping plover. These tiny migratory shorebirds nest along the coasts of Atlantic Canada and the Great Lakes, perfectly camouflaged in their sandy surroundings. Unfortunately, their nesting beaches are under constant threat from habitat loss, predation, and disturbances like ATVs and off-leash dogs.

Learn more: oceana.ca/en/blog/six-endangered-marine-animals-in-canada