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As many shorebird populations decline, the American oystercatcher is rebounding

By Molly Duerig
Published July 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success story.

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