American Oystercatcher
Latin: Haematopus palliatus
Coastal birds and the beaches, wetlands, and clean water they need are more vulnerable than you might think. Over the past few decades, North American seabird and shorebird populations have dropped nearly 70 percent on average. Challenges include disturbance by beachgoers and dogs, overdevelopment, climate change, and pollution. At the same time, coastal communities are facing many of the same threats that birds do along our coasts, such as sea-level rise, hurricanes and storm surge, increased flooding frequency, and habitat loss.
The good news is that there's hope, and plenty we can do to make a difference that can benefit coastal birds and communities alike. Learn more below about Audubon South Carolina's coastal resilience and stewardship work and how you can get involved!
