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UK Garden Birds in Crisis - But There’s Still Time to Act
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UK Garden Birds in Crisis - But There’s Still Time to Act

Habitat loss, sterile gardens, pollution, and climate change are squeezing out our most beloved birds.

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John Watton
Apr 15, 2025
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This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch reveals a stark warning for UK wildlife lovers:

🕊️ Starling numbers are down 80% since the 1970s – hitting their lowest level ever in the 2025 count.
🐦 Greenfinches have dropped by 86% in just 30 years.
🐤 House sparrows still top the list but have declined by 60% over the past few decades.

The problem? Habitat loss, …

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