Saturday, 28 December 2019

Locals Only?



Although some species, such as the Bee orchid, have done well recently, other 'native' UK species including the Puffin and the Arctic tern are in decline (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/27/uk-weather-attracts-migrant-species-but-threatens-native-ones). These effects have been linked to changes in the weather patterns that also bring in species from abroad, such as the Long-tailed blue butterfly. Although some people may appreciate the increased diversity, not all species can deal with environmental changes that are so rapid and widespread.

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