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1 verified story from Empire, Michigan, published October 29, 2026. It is filed under Science. It is checked and linked to the original report.

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Great Lakes piping plovers reach a record 99 breeding pairs

The endangered Great Lakes piping plover posted a fifth straight record season in 2026, with 99 breeding pairs and 184 chicks fledged, nearly two-thirds of the way to the federal recovery goal.

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