New report finds third of bird species in Wales in 'significant decline'

The State of Birds in Wales 2018 study has found one in three types of bird in Wales is in significant decline. Farmland and woodland species were especially vulnerable according to the report which was produced by Natural Resources Wales (NRW). British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the Welsh Ornithological Society (WOS), and RSPB Cymru. Researchers pointed to loss of habitat and climate change as factors and called for urgent conservation action.

Neil Lambert, RSPB Cymru Head of Conservation Management said:

"We find it unacceptable that a third of Welsh birds are declining significantly and there has never been a more crucial time to get involved in the fight for nature's future. 

With 90% of Wales farmed, agricultural practices have a huge impact on birds and other wildlife. Leaving the European Union provides a unique opportunity to develop new land management policies for Wales that will help farmers restore nature."