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Editorial: The Guardian

Britain’s Big Garden Birdwatch: take pleasure in counting birds, but don’t ignore the growing threats they face | Observer editorial
Jan. 28, 2024

  • The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch highlights a significant decline in UK's biodiversity.
  • The population of starlings, house sparrows, and song thrush have dramatically fallen since the 1960s.
  • Intensive farming practices have adverse effects on bird populations.
  • Changes to the farming should be cautiously implemented to avoid unrest, similar to what occurred in Europe.

Conclusion: The sharp decline of biodiversity in the UK reflects the urgent need for agricultural reforms. However, any transitions in the sector must be approached cautiously to avoid social unrest.