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Global Warming Makes French Reservoir A Winter Resort For Migrating Cranes

Tens of thousands of cranes now spend winter at Lac du Der near Reims in northwest France where rising global temperatures have made the climate more welcoming for migrating birds (Credit: AFP)

The Lac du Der was once just a passing glimpse for hundreds of thousands of cranes flying from Scandinavia in search of sunshine, but with global warming the French reservoir has become an attractive winter retreat.

Tens of thousands of the majestic birds now spend Europe's coldest months around the 48 square kilometre (19 square mile) expanse of water south of France's champagne capital of Reims.

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