Florida’s beaches double as nesting grounds for threatened shorebirds each spring and summer. Species like American Oystercatchers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers nest directly on sand and rooftops.

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford signed a proclamation designating seasonal “Lights Out Atlantic Beach Nights” to protect birds during peak migration. The periods run from March ...

In Duxbury, driving onto the beach is a tradition. Families arrange their chairs and games outside their car for beach days and groups set up their barbeques on holiday weekends. But in recent years, ...

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Folly Beach is taking precautions to protect the dunes and birds that contribute to the island’s habitat and integrity. Folly Beach Leaders approved updates to ...

Three species of beach-nesting birds can be seen at Wrightsville Beach during the summer. Least terns, common terns, and black skimmers will migrate south for the winter. The south end of Wrightsville ...

Nestled between the Clark Street Beach House and the Segal Visitors Center is two acres of land filled with blooming shrubs, growing trees and grassy patches. From spring to fall, you can hear the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford signed a proclamation designating seasonal “Lights Out Atlantic Beach Nights” to protect birds ...

Summer at Wrightsville Beach provides one of the best experiences for seeing beach-nesting birds — but visitors may want to take the opportunity soon. Three unique species of bird will begin to ...