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a tragedy for all. Birds make us wonder, help us look at life from new perspectives and marvel at the innovations of Mother Nature. San Diego is no exception to the terrible trend, despite being the most biologically rich county in the US. I've highlighted three species among the most imperiled: the Ridgeway's Rail, Least Tern, and Snowy Plover, as well as many other natives to our coasts and marshlands.
Shoreline birds are threatened due to the loss of their native habitats. But San Diegans are doing something about it. Multiple marshland restoration projects, including the San Diego Wetlands Restoration Project near Via De La Valle, are currently underway. They're buying back and reconstructing swaths of tidal wetland territory—ensuring our native birds have a better chance of making it for years to come. –SL
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