Birds Canada, Nature NB and other partners have been conducting a Living Shoreline on a well-known beach in the Chaleur area to combat erosion while preserving a threatened species’ habitat : that of the Bank Swallow.
Since then, the Healthy Coasts NB partners have been conducting meetings, native plant workshops and maintenance blitzes to maintain the site in good health.
“Bank Swallows are the smallest of our swallows and are one of the most widespread birds throughout the world. They mostly feed on insects caught in flight, making them an aerial insectivore. Aerial insectivores have been experiencing steep population decline across North America. In Canada, Bank Swallows have declined by 98% over the past 40 years, a startling statistic that Nature NB and our partners are working to change. Because of this, we knew it was essential that we maintain the habitat for this endangered species, while providing protection against storm surges, flooding, and erosion. “
Read more on the Community Feature in the Healthy Coasts NB website.