Ornithologists call for year-round ban on unleashed dogs in Urdaibai's beaches and estuaries to protect migratory birds

Ornithologists urge a ban on unleashed dogs in Urdaibai's beaches and estuaries year-round. The Urdaibai Bird Centre states unleashed dogs pose a direct threat to migratory birds using the protected Biosphere Reserve for rest and feeding. Urdaibai hosts over 300 bird species annually, many endangered, relying on the estuary for crucial stopovers during migration.