White storks return early to Austria

White storks, revered as harbingers of spring, are being spotted in Austria earlier than usual. This year, they arrived in Marchegg, Lower Austria, much earlier than 20 years ago, and their numbers in Burgenland have reached record highs. This trend is significant for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers studying the effects of climate change on bird migration patterns.

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