American oystercatchers were largely wiped out in New England: After a $10 million conservation push across 16 states, their numbers rose 45% along US coasts

Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.

These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community awareness.

Techniques such as banding chicks and preventing disturbances in ground-nesting sites have proven successful.

Their resilience, coupled with federal safety measures for related shorebirds, makes their comeback a testament to effective conservation in the face of climate change challenges.