Endangered “Piping Plover” Spotted In Bermuda

The Piping Plover — an endangered species — isn’t a bird often seen around, however one made a rare appearance at the east end of the island a few days ago.

These small, stocky shorebirds are migratory birds, and according to Audobon.org, “These birds are on the brink, with only 8,000 adults left.”

Bermuda Audubon Society President Andrew Dobson captured a photo the photo below of a Piping Plover at Cooper’s Island recently, and said they are normally only spotted in Bermuda once or twice a year.

Speaking on why they are endangered, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said: “Many of the coastal beaches traditionally used by Piping Plovers for nesting have been lost to commercial, residential, and recreational developments.”

They also noted that Piping Plovers “are very sensitive to the presence of humans” and said that too much disturbance causes the parent birds to abandon their nest.

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