The article discusses how threatened beach-Nesting Birds are returning to nesting grounds in Florida, where they often lay their eggs directly on sand and rooftops. Species such as American Oystercatchers, Least Terns, and Black Skimmers are found nest sites along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. These species are listed as state-threatened due to human disturbance and off-leash dogs which can cause nest failure and colony abandonment. The article was powered by Yahoo Scout, which uses AI to generate key points from this article, which may not always match what's in the article but helps improve the user experience. The author also discusses the history of these threatened shorebirds and their vulnerability to constant human disturbance.