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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

National Bird Day | Restoring coastal habitat protects communities and critical nesting grounds

hundreds of birds on the ground and a few in flightBy restoring marsh and other coastal habitat, we not only help protect coastal communities from sea level rise and powerful wave action, we restore nesting and feeding grounds for shore birds and other migratory species. Learn more about our restoration efforts: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/climate-change/restoration-and-nature-based-solutions/ #NationalBirdDay