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  "id": 3640279,
  "title": "After bird flu wiped out colony in 2022, Sandwich terns return in record numbers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/after-bird-flu-wiped-out-colony-in-2022-sandwich-terns-return-in",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:09:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/in-2022-bird-flu-caused-an-entire-sandwich-tern-colony-in-england-to-be-abandoned-four-breeding-seasons-later-the-birds-have-returned-in-record-numbers-creating-one-of-the-countrys-largest-colonies/articleshow/133549706.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In an inspiring turn of events, Sandwich Terns have returned to Pagham Harbour in unprecedented numbers following a devastating bird flu outbreak. Thanks to dedicated habitat restoration and predator management efforts, conservationists have helped establish one of England's largest breeding colonies. The sight of flourishing chicks this breeding season, nourished by ample food resources, signals…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}