Dithmarscher Eiderwatt
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The Dithmarscher Eiderwatt, officially the Dithmarscher Eidervorland mit Watt, is a nature reserve in the districts of Dithmarschen and Nordfriesland in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The site has an area of 620 hectares which consists of the mudflats on the tidal current of the river Eider. ()
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Wildlife
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Mallard
The mallard, a species of dabbling duck, is prevalent across temperate and subtropical regions in the Americas, Eurosiberia, and North Africa. They have also been introduced to regions such as New Zealand, Australia, Peru, and South Africa.
Birds
Eurasian oystercatcher
The Eurasian oystercatcher, often simply referred to as the oystercatcher, is a captivating bird known by several names, including the common pied oystercatcher and the palaearctic oystercatcher. It belongs to the Haematopodidae family and is widely distributed across...
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Meadow pipit
The meadow pipit is a delightful small bird native to various regions across the Palearctic. These birds breed from Greenland to Russia and as far south as France and Romania. True to their migratory nature, meadow pipits travel to southern Europe, North Africa,...
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Arctic tern
The Arctic tern, belonging to the Laridae family, is a remarkable migratory bird found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Renowned for its extraordinary journeys, the Arctic tern travels from its northern breeding grounds to the...
Birds
Black-headed gull
The black-headed gull is a small migratory bird that can be observed in Europe, Canada, and North America. This species exhibits unique behaviors and adaptations that facilitate its survival. For example, after their chicks hatch, the gulls meticulously remove the...
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