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Bands Tell the Story of Piping Plover Travels
From the sunny beaches of Cuba to the wind-whipped shoreline of Lake Michigan, the travels of endangered Great Lakes piping plovers are chronicled through the observation of leg bands. Using unique color combinations of leg bands, researchers can identify ... Read More

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The Remarkable Recovery of the Kirtland's Warbler
Forty years ago, the Kirtland's warbler was on the brink of extinction. Today, this lively songbird of northern Michigan's jack pine forests is the subject of a great recovery story... Read More

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Kirtland's Warblers Rebound
One hundred sixty-seven—that's the total number of male Kirtland's warblers (Dendroica kirtlandii) found in 1974, just after the Endangered Species Act was signed into law... Read More
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Kirtland's Warbler Tour
The Kirtland's warbler, an endangered species, is a songbird that nests in young jack pine stands. Each year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Michigan Audubon Society jointly conduct guided tours from May through July. More »
