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Series exploring the complex interface between a growing human population and wildlife

Monty Don presents a series exploring the complex interface between a growing human population and wildlife

Shared Planet: Ground-Nesting Birds

16/09/2014

Ground-Nesting Birds

BBC Radio 4 - Shared Planet, Ground-Nesting Birds

Can dog-walkers share the planet with ground-nesting seabirds?

Monty Don asks if dog-walkers and ground-nesting seabirds can share the same space. It seems the answer is yes, if the birds can make a choice.

Ground nesting birds such as terns are particularly vulnerable to being disturbed. People are increasingly accessing the countryside for all sorts of recreation from walking and mountain biking to bird watching and photography. Is disturbance really a problem for wildlife? And how can we limit the effect while still encouraging fun and healthy ways to spend our time.

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