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Percy

"Hey Water Sweepers! Every spring and summer, tiny shorebirds like piping plovers and least terns come to Florida beaches to raise their families. These birds are super important to our coastal ecosystems, but their nesting areas are under serious threat from human activity, beach development, and predators. Today, we're learning how to protect these precious little birds and their nesting sites!"

Shorebird Nesting

Shorebird Nesting

Shorebirds like piping plovers, least terns, and snowy plovers nest on Florida's sandy beaches and dunes. They lay their eggs in simple scrapes in the sand and depend on quiet, protected areas to raise their chicks. Unfortunately, many nesting beaches face threats from tourism, pets, and coastal development.

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