House Sparrow decline

["Michael Hunter" <>]

        I read a report very recently saying that the decline in House
Sparrows in the UK was because insect populations have crashed, possibly due
to pollution. Although adult sparrows are essentially graniverous, their
chicks are dependant on insects for the first weeks of their development.
The researchers were finding dead hatchlings with empty stomachs.
                                       Cheers
                                             Michael
Michael Hunter
Mulgoa Valley
50km west of Sydney Harbour Bridge


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