Manitoba Miracle

Some of you may have already heard or read about the Manitoba government's interview with the CBC late this afternoon:

http://cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/piping-plover-return-1.3719024  

so I can finally share the news that we have enjoyed a little bit of a Manitoba miracle this year. A pair of Piping Plover has nested successfully. This is the first Piping Plover nest in the province since 2012 and the first successful nesting attempt since 2010 here.


This was a lot of work and nerve-racking at times but thanks to a small dedicated team this pair fledged three chicks in a probable re-nesting situation.  Bird Studies Canada (www.bsc-eoc.org)  worked in partnership with the province's excellent stewardship to make this story a success.  I would especially like to thank ALL those involved for a truly outstanding piece of work! 

Another story based on an interview I did with The Wildlife Society was recently published at:

http://wildlife.org/plover-chicks-survive-harrowing-adventures-to-fledge-on-new-beaches/