Recent Examples on the WebSome general ways to help protect piping plovers include reporting nest locations to state or federal wildlife officials, keeping dogs on a leash during walks to protect nests, and leaving any driftwood or algae found on beaches for the birds.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Nov. 2023 But inside her mind, surreal and vivid images intrude on her thoughts — her body hanging like a rag doll from the hook of a crane, lying on a forest floor covered in insects, twisted among driftwood on a beach.—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024 Ruby-red sea stars were plastered on the rocks, and hermit crabs scampered across driftwood.—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024 The driftwood was cut into three pieces, each with a similar number of barnacles, and the fragments were placed in three separate aquariums.—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2023 Shop it in charcoal, white, driftwood, light gray, and navy hues.—Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024 Designed by Colombian architect Andres Lopera, the light and airy boutique is brimming with driftwood, coral branches, fishing nets, anchors and a cozy white couch.—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Maryland State Parks said that a piece of unassuming driftwood is believed to be part of a 19th Century ship.—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2024 After working in construction, Mr. Killion began creating furniture using driftwood from the Hudson River.—Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2023
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