Make Space For Nature

Understanding the increase in urban birds, with Simon Foster


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In this episode we chat to Simon Foster, NatureScot’s Trends and Indicators Analysis Officer, about our latest research which reveals an increase in the number of birds in Scotland’s towns and cities.

He explains the likely reasons for the increase, how climate change is affecting our birds, and what everyone can do to help.

More information:
News release: Birds increase in urban areas
NatureScot Research Report 1300 - Scoping the feasibility of developments to the Terrestrial Bird Indicator for Scotland - urban, farmland and wetland indicators

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