Articles for tag: Bird Conservation, coastal ecosystems, Mississippi wildlife, pelican migration, wetland restoration

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Pelicans Return to Mississippi After Decline

Suhail Ahmed

Along the edge of the Mississippi Sound, where storms redraw shorelines and tides fold over miles of sand, a quiet comeback is underway. Brown pelicans – once gone from these rookeries – are reclaiming nest space on rebuilt bars and barrier islands. Their return is more than a feel‑good wildlife story; it’s a stress test ...