Exploring Germany’s East Frisian islands: mudflats, marshes and millions of birds
Germany's seven East Frisian islands off the North Sea coast attract millions of migratory birds and wildlife to their mudflats and marshes. Norderney, one of the inhabited isles within a UNESCO world heritage site, offers Wattwanderungen mudflat hikes where visitors can observe oystercatchers, spoonbills and mud shrimp. The islands feature sandy beaches, dunes and car-free zones protecting sensitive ecosystems.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 06:21 UTC
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