Lincoln Park Zoo - Latest Comments on Rescuing Piping Plovers

Ashley [Visitor] in response to: Rescuing Piping Plovers

Ashley [Visitor] — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:41:31 +0000

Sunny-

I am trying to write a story on the Piping Plovers and their endangerment for Columbia College Chicago. I know the Lincoln Park Zoo has these birds, is there any way I can do an in-person interview with you or someone that knows about these birds?

lincoln park zoo [Member] in response to: Rescuing Piping Plovers

lincoln park zoo [Member] — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:38:34 +0000

Ashley, these birds are listed as endangered in Canada and in the Great Lakes region because the birds' habit of nesting on the open beach leaves their eggs vulnerable to construction and human activity. Efforts are being made to protect nesting sites and recover abandoned eggs and chicks to grow the population.

You can learn more at http://www.fws.gov/plover/q&a.html

Ashley [Visitor] in response to: Rescuing Piping Plovers

Ashley [Visitor] — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:06:15 +0000

Why are these birds on the endangered species list? What is the main cause? Is there a lot being done to help?

lincoln park zoo [Member] in response to: Rescuing Piping Plovers

lincoln park zoo [Member] — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:02:03 +0000

Sally, Sunny responds: "While earning my degree, I spent many summers interning and volunteering at a zoo. Once I graduated from college, I began my zoo career as a petting zoo attendant and worked my way up. In short, a lot of hard work and dedication to my career! It is, by far, the best job ever!"

Sally [Visitor] in response to: Rescuing Piping Plovers

Sally [Visitor] — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:06:48 +0000

Girl, how did you get to be the Manager of Birds at a major zoo without spending a lot of time in nature? Can I have your job????

Thanks for posting -- the chicks are beautiful.