Migratory Bird Numbers Fall in Britain Despite Last Year’s Warm Spring The recent report from the British Trust for Ornithology paints a bleak picture: despite last year's record breaking warmth, migratory bird numbers are in decline.
The news is particularly jarring given widespread assumptions that climate change would bring new habitats and resources, making life easier for birds on their long journeys.
However, human activity remains the primary concern. Habitat loss, both at home and abroad, has been exacerbated by the climate crisis we're trying to mitigate.