Where do Eurasian blackbirds live?

What does a European blackbird look like?

The male European blackbird is a uniformly black, medium-sized (25 centimetres head to tail) bird with a yellow to orange bill and eye-ring. The bill is almost red-orange in forested habitats.

Are urban blackbirds a threat to woodland biodiversity?

In fact, it is thought that urban Blackbird populations may even act as a source for less productive woodland populations, which face significantly greater levels of nest predation.

What threats do blackbirds face?

Humans impact different Blackbird species in different ways. Some are incredibly abundant and common, while others have experienced sharp population declines. These birds face various threats, but some of the most pressing are habitat destruction, intentional harm to protect crops, pesticides, insecticides, and more.

What is the woodland birds for Biodiversity Project?

Our Woodland Birds for Biodiversity (WBfB) project aims to build on these recovery efforts. The project aims to enhance the conservation of threatened and declining woodland birds in the temperate region of south-eastern Australia.

Can bird feeding help blackcaps evolve new migration routes?

New research using data from Garden BirdWatch has revealed that bird food provided in British gardens has helped Blackcaps to rapidly evolve a successful new migration route. This is the first time that garden bird feeding has been shown to affect large-scale bird distributions.

What is the woodland biodiversity adviser?

The Woodland Biodiversity Adviser is jointly funded by Forestry Commission and the RSPB. The project advice panel includes members from Butterfly Conservation, Plantlife and Bat Conservation Trust. This project is jointly funded by Forestry Commission and RSPB.

Why are native woodland ecosystems so important for Biodiversity?

The UK’s native woods and trees are incredibly biodiverse. They support many different species of fungi, lichens, mosses and plants, as well as birds, invertebrates and other animals. Many of these species are threatened and becoming rarer. Some have already become extinct. But why are native woodland ecosystems so vital for biodiversity?

How much of the woodland has been protected by the project?

The project partners negotiated covenants with a number of landholders in critical woodland bird priority areas, resulting in the protection and improved management of nearly 2,700 hectares of significant habitat so far.

Why is biodiversity important to an ecosystem?

The greater the range and number of these plant, fungi, microbe and animal species – or the more biodiverse an area is – the healthier an area’s ecosystem is considered to be. This is because a more robust and complex habitat can provide the different conditions to suit the special needs of a variety of species.

Why are trees important for Biodiversity?

Why are trees important for biodiversity? The UK’s woodland is home to a wealth of wildlife, from shade-loving plants and delicate fungi, to nesting birds, elusive mammals and rare insects. Ancient woodland in particular supports more species than any other land-based habitat in the UK.

How can woodland management benefit wildlife and the local economy?

However, markets for woodland products have been improving and sustainable woodland management can benefit both wildlife and local economies. The project aims to kick-start appropriate management of woods so woodland owners can continue to manage them in the future, benefiting local economies and wildlife in the process.

What are priorities for research on woodland birds?

Priorities for research on woodland birds were established at an Forestry Commission/Defra workshop in 2009. Forest Research staff contributed to the major conference on Woodland Birds: their ecology and management in 2006. The proceedings were published as a special issue of the journal IBIS.

Why protect woodland bird habitats?

With declining woodland bird populations, protecting woodland habitats is more important than ever, from the lush canopy to the leaf litter below. With bright white feathers and a distinctive heart-shaped face, there’s no mistaking the barn owl.

Why do we need to protect ancient woodlands?

Ancient woods are irreplaceable. We can’t replace the complex biodiversity of ancient woods which has accumulated over hundreds of years. Many species that thrive in ancient woodland are slow to colonise new areas. All ancient woodlands are unique, and are distinctive of their locality. Once what little we have left is gone, it’s gone for good.

How has the woodland bird population changed over time?

The majority of woodland bird species have either decreased (32%) or had no change at all (46%) over the long term, with a minority of 22% increasing over time such as the great spotted woodpecker and the nuthatch.

How much of the UK’s Woodland is covered by native wildlife?

Ancient woodland has grown and adapted with native wildlife, yet what remains only covers 2.5% of the UK. Ancient woods are truly unique and filled with life, like this wood at Coed Nant Gwernol.

Are woodland birds a good indicator of sustainable forestry in the UK?

Woodland bird populations in the UK have declined since 1970, although not as much as farmland birds. The Forestry Commission has used woodland birds as an indicator of sustainable forestry.

How can woodlands be conserved for wildlife?

Nature conservation remains a key strategic objective and specific biodiversity aims can be achieved by accessing government grants for planting new woodlands or managing existing ones. However, wildlife conservation in woodlands is not just about national strategies and regional frameworks.

Why can’t we replace the biodiversity of ancient woodlands?

We can’t replace the complex biodiversity of ancient woods which has accumulated over hundreds of years. Many species that thrive in ancient woodland are slow to colonise new areas. All ancient woodlands are unique, and are distinctive of their locality.

Why should I care about the woodlands?

Every species has a key role to play in our planet’s eco-system, so the more plant and animal life our woodlands support – the better it is for all of us! You can choose to just hear about our events, or our campaigns and the work that we do locally.

What is the role of the ecosystem in human life?

Human life relies on our ecosystems providing the life-sustaining services of providing oxygen, detoxifying our soil and water, providing materials for clothing and shelter and providing our food and the nutrients we require.

Why is it important to protect biodiversity?

Trees and woodland ecosystems in particular provide clean air, offer protection from flooding, and store carbon – vital if we’re to prevent catastrophic climate breakdown. In Great Britain, the value of trees alone for flood protection is estimated to be £6.5 billion. Biodiversity also enriches our lives.

Why do we need to save trees?

Trees provide soil and water conservation, facilitate carbon sequestration, improve biodiversity and increase the number of pollinators and natural pest predators, like birds. At least 1/3 of world’s crops depends upon pollination provided by insects and other animals.

How can we help woodland owners manage for wildlife?

This project aims to help woodland owners manage their woods for wildlife and advise on grants which are available to help them. Many woodland-dependent birds are currently declining; some at an alarming rate. This is also true for other woodland wildlife, including butterflies, some bats, and woodland flowers.