Country diary: A magical encounter with a ‘fairy bird’ not seen here for 30 years

The Guardian17 Jul 2026Macro
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Annagh Marsh, County Mayo, Ireland: I hold my breath as I watch a red-necked phalarope darting about, tweezering food. Without habitat restoration, it wouldn’t be here