Piping Plover - Kouchibouguac

The piping plover (Charadrius melodus) is a small endangered shorebird listed under the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). This species uses ocean shorelines as breeding grounds and nests in soft sandy areas with sparse vegetation above the high tide water line. These birds are indicators for the condition of coastal ecosystems due to their critical status; but also since this species is susceptible to human disturbance, habitat loss or alterations, predation, and sensitive to inclement weather related to sea level rise or climate change. The extensive barrier islands within Kouchibouguac National Park host a considerable percentage of the population along the Atlantic Coast therefore our role is crucial in the outcome of this species on a continental scale. The purpose of the piping plover monitoring program is to evaluate the general population status of these birds through productivity (i.e., number of fledglings or hatchlings per nesting pair) and abundance (i.e., number of nesting pairs); in addition to enhance breeding success with the implementation of protective measures and outreach education. The program is also an integral part of the species recovery and contributes…

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Parks Canada

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2024-12-09