PREVIEW

Migratory cattle egrets flock in large numbers across Said Sadiq, Sulaymaniyah governorate, Ira. Amid escalating climate disruption and severe environmental threats, migratory cattle egrets have radically altered their natural routes, congregating in unusual numbers across the region. Uniquely, flocks from both the Germian plains and northern highlands—which typically return to their native habitats—have bypassed their traditional routes to settle indefinitely in this area. Environmental experts warn this unprecedented phenomenon signals deep ecological shifts and severe habitat loss across the region.