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

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California has successfully restored a former grazing land into a tidal marsh at the Dutch Slough wetlands, resulting in a dramatic ecological resurgence. Recent bird surveys conducted between 2020 and 2025 documented a bird density increase of over 12,000%.

The restoration initiative specifically drove a stunning resurgence in the population of Marsh Wrens. Additionally, the project recorded significant density increases across various other marsh-dwelling bird species.

The habitat revival process was achieved through specific environmental remediation efforts, notably the planting of indigenous plant species to re-establish the natural tidal marsh ecosystem.

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