Earliest Swallow Egg Found in 2026

Researchers at NIOO-KNAW have discovered the earliest-ever swallow egg in the Netherlands, laid on March 21st in Nijmegen. This record highlights the impact of climate change, causing the spring to begin earlier and prompting swallows to adapt. Scientists have been tracking swallow populations since 1955, and are now observing an extended trend of earlier egg laying, alongside concerns about food availability for the chicks.

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