BLACK-THROATED AND RED- THOATED DIVER NUMBERS ARE ON THE INCREASE.
Two rare diving birds are on the increase in Britain - despite being on the decline across Europe, a survey has revealed.
Both black-throated and red-throated diver numbers have increased
Man-made rafts planted with turf and heather to look like natural islands, anchored in remote Scottish lochs to protect the nesting birds from flooding and predators, have contributed to a rise in the number of breeding pairs from 187 to 217 since 1994.
The red-throated diver has increased its numbers from 935 breeding pairs to 1,255 over the same period, a boost of 34 per cent, despite fears that warming of the North Sea could reduce stocks of the fish it feeds on.
Both black-throated and red-throated diver numbers have increased
Man-made rafts planted with turf and heather to look like natural islands, anchored in remote Scottish lochs to protect the nesting birds from flooding and predators, have contributed to a rise in the number of breeding pairs from 187 to 217 since 1994.
The red-throated diver has increased its numbers from 935 breeding pairs to 1,255 over the same period, a boost of 34 per cent, despite fears that warming of the North Sea could reduce stocks of the fish it feeds on.
These birds featured significantly on my Finnish trip. Love the sight and sound of them evocative of the wild so very glad that they are thriving here.
1 comment:
beautiful bird. in other good news, the ozone layer is starting to recover!
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