01-17-2023, 02:27 PM
On the Isle of Man most fields and farms are clear of weeds. They are also clear of birds. One farm has mixed vegetables and a healthy crop of weeds, otherwise known as wildflowers. On this farm birds are thriving. The 2022 annual bird count found 121 species of birds, three of which were only found on this farm.
In particular, the tree sparrows are almost gone. They are barely holding on because of this farm.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...a-few-left
If we don't want to lose the birds we have to encourage and support farmers to grow weeds for the birds. We need to leave some natural growth everywhere.
What is true on the Isle of Man is true in different ways all over. If we want to keep Monarch Butterflies in North America, we have to plant milkweed for them.
Cities need to do their part and turn barren grass lawns into flowerbeds to feed birds and pollinators. This is something each and every one of us can take part in.
Wherever you are, grow something to help biodiversity survive.
In particular, the tree sparrows are almost gone. They are barely holding on because of this farm.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...a-few-left
If we don't want to lose the birds we have to encourage and support farmers to grow weeds for the birds. We need to leave some natural growth everywhere.
What is true on the Isle of Man is true in different ways all over. If we want to keep Monarch Butterflies in North America, we have to plant milkweed for them.
Cities need to do their part and turn barren grass lawns into flowerbeds to feed birds and pollinators. This is something each and every one of us can take part in.
Wherever you are, grow something to help biodiversity survive.
Catherine