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As the sea swallows a Nigerian community, migratory bird habitat disappears

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 […]

As the sea swallows a Nigerian community, migratory bird habitat disappears

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