Piping Plovers Return to Wisconsin | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin just pulled off a major wildlife win: for the first time in nearly 50 years, piping plovers have nested on Wisconsin Point, marking a hopeful comeback for this endangered Great Lakes species. With only 17 pairs left in the region back in 1986 — down from hundreds — this new nest, part of a habitat recovery project backed by DNR, Army Corps, and Fish & Wildlife, proves conservation can work. Nesting season is protected from April to August, and predator exclosures help shield the birds from rising coyote and merlin threats. This isn’t luck — it’s the result of a decade of dedicated effort, including successful nesting in Green Bay and on the Apostle Islands. When we show up for nature, miracles happen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/7b96cd3864f2c029