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American Oystercatcher Working Group
Coverage of American Oystercatcher Working Group in the Nexus archive.
- The rare ‘great conservation success story’ is happening off New England as $10 million over 10 years brings back the quirky oystercatcher bird
A $10 million, 10-year conservation effort involving 35 coastal organizations across 16 states has led to a 45% increase in American oystercatcher populations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The initiative focused on protecting nesting sites, educating the public, and addressing threats like predators and human disturbance, reversing a century-old decline caused by hunting and egg collecting.
- Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
American oystercatchers are recovering along U.S. coasts due to a decade-long conservation effort involving 35 organizations in 16 states. Their population increased by 45% from 2008 to 2023, driven by measures like protecting nesting sites and public education.