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Endangered Piping Plovers Fledge in Great Lakes Conservation Success

9/12/2025

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Story summary

In 2025, 110 Great Lakes piping plover chicks fledged in the wild, developing feathers and learning to fly.
Michiganders monitor these plovers post-fledging.
“Super dad” Kyler, wintering in South Carolina, has successfully fledged seven chicks since hatching in Northern Michigan’s Wilderness State Park two years ago.
The Great Lakes piping plover remains an endangered species, underscoring ongoing conservation efforts.

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Story summary

In 2025, 110 Great Lakes piping plover chicks fledged in the wild, developing feathers and learning to fly.
Michiganders monitor these plovers post-fledging.
“Super dad” Kyler, wintering in South Carolina, has successfully fledged seven chicks since hatching in Northern Michigan’s Wilderness State Park two years ago.
The Great Lakes piping plover remains an endangered species, underscoring ongoing conservation efforts.