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The western snowy plover is a small shorebird that is federally listed as threatened. Western snowy plovers rely on Oregon beaches for survival, and on these beaches certain activities are limited from March 15-Sept. 15 to prevent disrupting plover during their sensitive nesting season.
Last updated March 24th, 2025
