Fw: [Birding-Aus] The decline of many insect species

["Greg & Robin Czechura" <>]

Yes, very disturbing. There has been some comment amongst local naturalists 
about fewer numbers of insects visiting lights in recent summers around 
Brisbane.
On a similar note, researchers overseas are finding that amphibian declines 
are actually impacting on the environment. Falling stream-dwelling frog 
numbers means fewer tadpoles resulting in algae are increasing in streams.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081016124252.htm

Cheers
Greg