Wild birds, insects and other wildlife populations are on the decline. These creatures need all the help they can get to cope with a changing planet. If you’re wondering what you can do to give your local wildlife a helping hand, here are some suggestions from the team at Really Wild Bird Food, who grow […]
Tag: Garden Birds
Pesticide Use May Be Contributing to Lower Songbird Populations
Bird populations are in decline across the world, with a 2022 study finding that 48% of existing species are known or suspected to have declining numbers. The main drivers are habitat loss and degradation and overexploitation of many species. A new study finds similar trends among garden birds in the United Kingdom, owing in part […]
The extremely invasive red-billed leiothrix could pose a threat to Britain’s native bird populations
A new report warns that a brightly colored subtropical songbird from Asia might colonize Britain’s gardens and forever alter the dawn chorus. According to researchers, the extremely invasive red-billed leiothrix could pose a threat to native bird populations, particularly garden species like the robin and blackbird. Early indications suggest that this small bird, which is […]