Lit&Phil Natural History Section - Impacts of Modern Agriculture on Birds - Ian Newton

This talk will discuss the major changes in agriculture that have occurred in Britain since the mid-20th century, and the effects of these changes on bird populations. Crucial changes have included the massively increased use of pesticides and fertilisers, the switch from spring-sown to autumn-sown arable crops, the increasing growth of silage, and the loss of mixed farms due to increasing specialisation. The majority of bird species that live on farmland have declined over recent decades, some by more than 90%. Causal factors include the loss of habitats and food-supplies, and the greater destruction of nests and chicks within crops. Join us online at 7.30pm.

Members of the Lit&Phil and Natural History Section will receive an email by 28th February giving details of how to attend both using Zoom or in-person.  Non-members are welcome to participate in this session online via Zoom, register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impacts-of-modern-agriculture-on-birds-zoom-registration-257820105877