Securing the Future of Atlantic and Gulf Coast Shorebirds

Along beaches, marshes, and barrier islands of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States dwells a stately shorebird, the American Oystercatcher. Totaling fewer than 11,000 individuals and showing signs of decline, American Oystercatchers in this region are emblematic of the problems facing numerous species of shorebirds, waterbirds, and seabirds inhabiting coastal environments. Using the oystercatcher as an indicator of the health of coastal habitats, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will place special emphasis on addressing the factors that limit the long-term health of oystercatcher populations, including overabundant and non-native nest predators, human-induced disturbance to nesting and foraging birds, and degradation of salt marsh and beach habitats. By directing our efforts at securing the future of American Oystercatchers, numerous other species will be secured as well.

Please review the Foundation's American Oystercatcher Business Plan to learn more about our objectives for this Initiative.

Additional funding is available through the American Oystercatcher Keystone Funding Field Guide.
 
Please read through this material prior to contacting Keystone Director, Dan Petit for more information.

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