Out: changing bird patterns because of global warming. In: changing bird patterns because it is frickin’ cold!
The prolonged cold weather could hit the number of small birds such as the robin recorded this weekend as part of the RSPB’s annual garden survey.
But more unusual visitors, including redwings and tree sparrows, are likely to be spotted by householders taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch as the birds venture into unusual territories in search of scarce food.
Robins could fall out of the survey’s ten most seen birds for the first time since the nationwide birdwatch began more than 30 years ago, the RSPB said. Long-tailed tits made it into the Top Ten for the first time last year, but are unlikely to be there again this time.
The charity, which has been running the survey since 1979, said that it was keen to see how the wintry weather would affect bird numbers in gardens.
Now, that is is a real shame that we won’t be seeing more tits this winter.
Meanwhile, heavier than usual ice in Norway.
Well this just proves these people don’t know what they’re talking about. Everyone knows tits are more prominent in colder weather!
I must say Ive seen a fair few tits and a couple of peckers this season….