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Piping Plovers Thrive: 88 Breeding Pairs Recorded This Summer

8/26/2025

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The Great Lakes piping plover reached 88 breeding pairs this summer, the highest in 40 years.
Predation affected chick survival, with 110 wild and 36 captive-reared chicks fledging.
The fledge rate was slightly below the recovery goal of 1.5 chicks per pair.
Notable nesting was observed on Lake Huron, including five new nests in Cheboygan and Oscoda.
Continued conservation efforts are necessary due to ongoing predation challenges.

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Story summary

The Great Lakes piping plover reached 88 breeding pairs this summer, the highest in 40 years.
Predation affected chick survival, with 110 wild and 36 captive-reared chicks fledging.
The fledge rate was slightly below the recovery goal of 1.5 chicks per pair.
Notable nesting was observed on Lake Huron, including five new nests in Cheboygan and Oscoda.
Continued conservation efforts are necessary due to ongoing predation challenges.