More than 120 nests of these endangered birds are hatching right now

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 3, 2026

If you’re visiting a beach in southern or midcoast Maine soon, keep an eye out for piping plovers. These tiny shorebirds are hatching right now. According to Maine Audubon Coastal Birds Seasonal Outreach Coordinator Kevin Mullan, four chicks hatched in Biddeford over Memorial Day weekend. Maine Audubon has identified more than 120 piping plover nests this spring, meaning many more chicks are expected to hatch in the coming weeks.

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