Nassau, Bahamas - Research has shown that The Bahamas is a critical winter home for the Piping Plover , an endangered bird species. The bird is on the top ten list of endangered birds by the National Audubon Society. It is estimated that only 8,024 individuals of the species exist globally and a 2011 census found more than 1000 of those winter here in The Bahamas.  

The Bahamas National Trust in partnership with the National Audubon Society, US Fish and Wildlife Services and others, have begun an exciting research project to document and protect the most important places for the species in The Bahamas...