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Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return

Spring rush for birdwatchers: first godwits return

The first black-tailed godwits of the season have returned to the Netherlands from Africa, gathering at the Landje van Geijsel in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. This flooded habitat attracts numerous birdwatchers and provides essential food and safety for various bird species before the breeding season officially begins in March.

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