BTO ( British Trust for Ornithology) are running an appeal for support to try and find out why we have such massive downturns in population/migrants of 'our' birds which come to us 'out of africa'.
Even if you cant help with dosh, reporting sightings can also be very helpful.
Cuckoos down 37%, Swifts not seen much this year, martins, warblers . . . . the list goes on - there are complex reasons potentially and this research will be vital to try and sort it if possible.
All coming to us from Africa.
Crucial stuff.
Thanks a lot
Ken
Their appeal site is:
BTO Out of Africa Appeal