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Birdwatching

2 articles from all sections, newest first.

BACKGROUND

Winter visitors to the Wadden Sea: Nature holidays need distance

During the winter months, geese and other waterbirds shape Schleswig-Holstein’s Wadden Sea. Watching them also raises a fundamental question: how can a dynamic habitat remain protected when climate and human use are changing it?

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DESTINATIONS

Ria Formosa in winter: an Algarve trip with no promise of beach weather

In winter, the Ria Formosa comes into its own as a protected area: lagoons, salt pans and marshland provide food and resting places for overwintering waterbirds. Faro and Tavira combine nature watching with urban history – with no promise of swimming weather.

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