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Birdwatch Magazine has a story on how climate change is impacting British bird populations.  They reported

Researchers found that birds had indeed shifted to the north, on average by 8 miles, which continued a trend seen in previous decades. They also found that more than a quarter of species had extended their ranges to the north-west and north-east, and that almost half had retreated from the south.

The range shifts could not be explained by any single climatic factor, leading researchers to conclude that the distribution changes for British birds are complex, multi-directional and species specific. Some species are apparently adapting to the changing climate, or even benefiting from it. However, others are not and it is not yet clear what impact the arrival of species new to particular areas will have on existing biodiversity.

Read full story at How climate change is affecting British bird populations | News | Birdwatch Magazine.