UK birds reach lowest numbers since records began
Figures from major conservation groups show farmland birds and seabirds are hit hardest as nearly half of British bird species decline.
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What happened
Figures from major conservation groups show wild bird numbers across the UK have dropped to their lowest recorded level. Nearly half of species are in decline. Farmland birds and seabirds are the worst affected.
Why it matters
Nearly half of species are declining, so the drop affects many species rather than a few.
Coverage
- ‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record (The Guardian)
- Wildlife populations have plunged globally, but some buck the trend (Mother Jones)
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