Shorebirds are among the fastest declining bird groups, especially those that migrate long distances. One study showed a decrease in long-distance migrating shorebird species of over 50% since 1970. They are especially difficult to conserve because their range spans thousands of miles and multiple countries and states, with some species migrating from the high Arctic to southern South America and back each year. Nearly 40 species depend on various parts of Louisiana to breed, migrate, and winter, and our goal is to better understand and provide for these species to do our part in the flyway to get these species to a stable population.

Mission

The Louisiana Shorebird Alliance promotes the success of shorebirds across the state through scientific collaboration to address knowledge gaps, connecting land managers and conservation planners with best practices for habitat restoration and management, and public outreach and education to increase knowledge and advocacy for these vulnerable species.