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UK wild bird population declines, with specialist species suffering the most

UK wild bird population declines, with specialist species suffering the most | 100 Acre Wood | Scoop.it
The UK's wild bird population fell by 1.9% in 2011, with total numbers down by 13.7% since 1977. There has been significant variation between species and habitat groups, with specialist species seeing marked declines.

Almost all broad species groups saw population declines over the last decade, with only woodland birds showing an increase between 2001 and 2011.

Bird population data was compiled in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
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Create a Wildlife Pond - Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Create a Wildlife Pond - Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust | 100 Acre Wood | Scoop.it

If space is tight, many of the benefits of a garden pond can be achieved simply by letting a large water-tight container – such as an old sink, half-barrel or bathtub – fill with rain, then varying its depth by putting in plants, planters, rocks and pebbles.

In larger gardens, look for a site which catches the sun for some – but not all - of the day, as some of the most fascinating pond creatures need both warmth and shade to prosper.

If possible, stay away from leaf-shedding trees or bushes, to save time on pond maintenance.

Size is a matter of taste and space. While ponds with a surface area of at least four square metres are better for wildlife even smaller ponds can look just as attractive and provide equally welcome rest and refreshment sites for many creatures.

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