California restored grazing land to tidal marsh; bird density jumped over 12,000%

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:38:13 UTCUpdated Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:38:13 UTCOriginal reporting: Times of India

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California's initiative to revive the Dutch Slough wetlands has led to a stunning resurgence of Marsh Wren numbers.

Recent bird surveys from 2020 to 2025 indicate significant increases in the density of various marsh-dwelling species.

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Recent bird surveys from 2020 to 2025 indicate significant increases in the density of various marsh-dwelling species.
Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:38:13 UTC.

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