Bird survey raises fears for species

THE corn bunting has become extinct and the lark in the clear air is becoming a rarity, according to a survey of Ireland’s breeding bird populations.

Bird survey raises fears for species

But while numbers of skylark may be declining, other birds such as blackcap and stonechat are rising.

A report, published jointly by BirdWatch Ireland, the Heritage Council and Dept of the Environment highlights changes in Ireland’s breeding bird populations.

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