Wild Bird Decline & Aspen Rescue

National news

Birds | All UK wild bird species have declined over the past five years, according to data released by the government. This is due to a combination of habitat loss, pesticide use and climate breakdown. Overall, the number of birds in the UK has declined by 2%, but in England this drop was much steeper at 7%. This is largely associated with severe decreases in farmland and woodland species, which have dropped by 9% and 10% respectively since 2018. Turtle doves and tree sparrows have fared particularly badly, likely as a result of the intensifying agricultural landscape. In addition, experts have warned that the real magnitude of overall decline is likely to be far worse, as the data does not take into account the loss of seabirds from bird flu. The Guardian reported the news.