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 A heady mix of alien species, mysteriously disappearing birds and surprises in city streets enthralled the audience of over 100 at the annual Herts Bird Club / BTO Conference on 28 March.
Ken Smith, Herts Bird Club Chairman, seen here with The Urban Birder – David Lindo, paid tribute to the work of Club members over the year, before introducing the speakers.
First off was John Tayleur from the BTO on parakeets in Great Britain, the potential impacts of these colourful invaders, and the question should we be pleased or concerned.
Chris Orsman, RSPB, described the decline of the urban House Sparrow and his research to discover the causes and potential conservation measures.
Joan Thompson highlighted the fantastic birds we saw or missed in 2008 and Chris Dee reviewed progress with the Herts Atlas one year into the project.
Finally David Lindo, the Urban Birder and presenter on BBC1’s ‘The One Show’, gave a personal account of his love for birds and how to make the most of city birdwatching. |
