A FAMILIAR bird in Redditch gardens is on the decline, according to the 20th annual BirdTrends report from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
The report highlights the rapid and continuing decline of the Greenfinch, whose numbers have fallen by 59 per cent in the UK in just ten years, and raised a high level alert against longer-term trends for the first time.
On the other hand one species doing well is the Chiffchaff, which is continuing to increase its breeding range and population thanks to our warmer winters.
Once a very rare sight in winter, it can increasingly be seen on sunny days in sheltered locations throughout the UK.
To access the report visit https://www.bto.org
