Environment

Wading bird nests in the Everglades fall to lowest level in 30 years

A severe drought gripping the Everglades has driven wading bird nesting activity to its lowest point in three decades, according to reporting from The Gainesville Sun. The dry conditions have also stressed alligator populations in the region. The crisis underscores the vulnerability of South Florida’s wetland ecosystems to prolonged water shortages.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun