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Wild bird numbers continue ‘alarming’ decline in UK, Defra figures show

Wild bird numbers continue ‘alarming’ decline in UK, Defra figures show



All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall despite government promises to halt nature decline by 2030.Data released by the government on Tuesday shows that over the past five years, all bird species have faced population decline after suffering from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird flu. Overall, bird species have declined in number UK-wide by 2% and in England by 7% in the five years since 2018. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/12/wild-bird-numbers-continue-alarming-decline-in-uk-defra-figures-show

Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 14:34:21

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