The British endangered list has two new birds: the Willow Tit and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. The populations of both birds have experienced large declines since the 1970″s. It is not known for sure why the bird populations have had such steep drops. It is possible that it is due to changes in the woodlands. In addition, the Long-eared Owl, Short-eared Owl and Arctic Skua have been have been identified as at risk. Read more at: BBC News – Willow tit and lesser spotted woodpecker on at-risk list.
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 7, 2011
British Endangered List Adds Two Birds
Posted in Birds, Environment | Tags: Bird, Endangered species, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Lesser Spottted Woodpecker., Willow Tit
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