As the sea swallows a Nigerian community, migratory bird habitat disappears
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https://news.mongabay.com/2026/10/as-the-sea-swallows-a-nigerian-community-migratory-bird-habitat-disappears/
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The point where land meets sea at Ayetoro, in southwestern Nigeria, is marked by the skeletons of now-submerged landmarks. Birdcalls, crashing waves, and the sounds of local fishing boats’ outboard engines wash over the crumbling remains of old buildings as well as a wetland that’s a vital stopover and wintering site for migratory waterbirds like […]
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