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Maine Compass: Our state’s actions are key to reversing trend of bird population decline

by Sally Stockwell October 4, 2019October 3, 2019

Well-managed forests can sustain livelihoods while ensuring that birds still have places to nest and raise their young.

If the loss of 2.9 billion birds over the last 50 years doesn’t shock you, maybe it’s time for a walk in the woods.

But time your outing carefully, as birding at low tide is a fool’s errand.

Still, with just 164 adult birds along the entire Maine coast, efforts to protect the endangered shorebird must continue, scientists say.