"Dave Cornwell" wrote in message
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I think the problem is worst in the south of England with insect
populations in general. This has a knock on effect on bird populations
as insects are the main source of food for nesting birds. Bird
populations further north and west are holding up much better and are
increasing in some species.

To keep things on topic some bird species are declining due to climate
change, Willow Tit is a good example.

Alan

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Lots of bird species are declining and it is pretty obvious it is things
linked to climate change and pesticides.
We go for a drive in an August evening and get home and not a dead moth or
insect to be seen on the windscreen. Used to have to spend ages removing
them before going out the next day.
Dave
(I have wondered if a more aerodynamic windscreen design is a factor as
well though?)


Big decline in moths and all sorts of bugs in the autumn up here in the past
13 years. Used to have two big colonies of house martins every year in the
eaves, now they try, may get a couple of pairs, but most give up as there
are very few flying insects around now in early summer. Still plenty of bees
and butterflys though but far fewer wasps (thank goodness).

Will
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Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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