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China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans are pictured at the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo shows tundra swans flying over the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

A panoramic aerial drone photo shows a view of the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans forage at the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans fly over the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Huelva Estuary in Spain

Handout photo dated on November 16, 2025 shows Huelva Estuary in Spain. On 16 November 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of the Huelva estuary in south-western Spain, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Recent rainfall has increased surface runoff and sediment transport, strengthening the contrasting outflow from the two rivers. The image shows distinct colour variations produced by differences in water chemistry and suspended materials. As these waters mix with tidal currents, they create gradual transitions and clearly defined plumes, highlighting the estuary’s dynamic behaviour. Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enables continuous monitoring of river plumes, estuarine dynamics, and land-sea interactions. This information is important for assessing the environmental impact of sediment transport, supporting water quality monitoring, and informing coastal zone management in fragile ecosystems. Photo by European Union, Copernicu

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Illustration - Normandy Bridge

Seine Estuary. Normandy Bridge. Completion of the replacement of six stay cables. Honfleur, France, November 1, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Normandy Bridge

Seine Estuary. Normandy Bridge. Completion of the replacement of six stay cables. Honfleur, France, November 1, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Normandy Bridge

Seine Estuary. Normandy Bridge. Completion of the replacement of six stay cables. Honfleur, France, November 1, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Normandy Bridge

Seine Estuary. Normandy Bridge. Completion of the replacement of six stay cables. Honfleur, France, November 1, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Normandy Bridge

Seine Estuary. Normandy Bridge. Completion of the replacement of six stay cables. Honfleur, France, November 1, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), THE BEC D'AMBES USED AS A FUEL DEPOT; IT IS LOCATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE DORDOGNE AND GARONNE RIVERS AND MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE GIRONDE ESTUARY Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), AERIAL VIEW OF THE SETTING SUN REFLECTING ON THE GIRONDE ESTUARY AT TALMONT-SUR-GIRONDE, IN THE BACKGROUND THE POINTE DU MEDOC Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), THE BEC D'AMBES USED AS A FUEL DEPOT; IT IS LOCATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE DORDOGNE AND GARONNE RIVERS AND MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE GIRONDE ESTUARY Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), THE BEC D'AMBES USED AS A FUEL DEPOT; IT IS LOCATED AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE DORDOGNE AND GARONNE RIVERS AND MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE GIRONDE ESTUARY Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), AERIAL VIEW OF THE SETTING SUN REFLECTING ON THE GIRONDE ESTUARY AT TALMONT-SUR-GIRONDE, IN THE BACKGROUND THE POINTE DU MEDOC Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), AERIAL VIEW OF THE POINTE DE GRAVE AT THE MOUTH AND ESTUARY OF THE GIRONDE RIVER AT LE-VERDON-SUR-MER Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), AERIAL VIEW OF A SANDBANK IN THE GIRONDE ESTUARY Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A boat during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sail during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.

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National Ecology Day

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Oriental white storks are foraging at the Linhong Estuary Wetland in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on August 15, 2025.