Birds Threatened by the Gulf Oil Spill

While BP is still working on finding a good way to clean up the Gulf of Mexico spill, wildlife is suffering as it affects its habitat or food supply. Here are some of the birds that could be in danger: – American Oystercatcher (The American Oystercatcher eats oysters and the BP oil spill could endanger the bird’s food supply.) – White Ibis (The White Ibis, which nests along the Gulf of Mexico, isn’t an endangered species but as a wadding bird, the oil can threaten it and its food source.) – Common Loons (The common loons are just now recovering … Continue reading