migratory birds
Coverage of migratory birds in the Nexus archive.
- J&K’s Mansbal lake starts hosting migratory birds again
Mansbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is once again hosting migratory birds, signaling a potential recovery of the local ecosystem. The return of these birds highlights the region's ecological significance.
- What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Protests in Albania are growing against a coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, which the government claims will boost tourism and EU membership efforts but faces environmental and political opposition. The development, involving a wildlife reserve and a former military island, has drawn condemnation over ecological concerns and allegations of land privatization disputes.
- Migratory bird numbers fall in Britain despite last year’s warm spring
Despite favorable weather conditions in spring 2025 with warm and dry temperatures, migratory bird populations in Britain experienced a disastrous breeding season. The British Trust for Ornithology reports that eight species of warblers traveling from African winter quarters were particularly affected. This counterintuitive decline suggests environmental factors beyond temperature are impacting bird populations.