Delaware's Quail Comeback Story

Delaware’s DNREC is reviving the Northern bobwhite quail, once common but now down 80% nationwide due to habitat loss and pesticides. Through habitat restoration at Cedar Swamp and planned work at Marshy Hope near Bridgeville, they’re using controlled burns to create ideal quail terrain — and it’s already working. These birds, vital keystone species, signal broader ecological health as their return boosts insects, deer, and more. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6587836add123b9