A Great Lakes shorebird is experiencing a resurgence in population. The piping plover, a species that once saw its nesting pairs dwindle to less than 11, has made a significant comeback.

The species' numbers have rebounded substantially, with nearly a hundred nesting pairs now present. This recovery is being hailed as a success story for the region.

Further information on the piping plover's comeback can be found through the source, which provides more details on this conservation success.