Where have all the Insects gone ?
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dennishasdoneit
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only a short video ... and just 3 mins in FS makes the connection between dirty toxic rivers ,lack of insects ,and lack of bird life .
I've read some posters on this thread claim there isn't a problem....I'm alright Jack sort of approach....I'd suggest the lack of insects .is a huge problem, and one that needs addressing ,on so many fronts ....and if Ex new wave Band leaders have turned their attention to the problem ,then even dozy football fans can do the same ; )
The goverment made a pledge 20 years ago to clean 100% of the country's rivers lakes and ponds , the name of the environment Secretary at the time....well known ...let's just say the pledge hasn't even got off the ground as raw sewage still to this day is being pumped into our rivers ....
PragueBlue
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Not sure anyone has disputed that insect numbers are decline or that it is a problem. I think the only disagreements have been around the causes of the decline in insect numbers.
This article would suggest that numbers of freshwater insects are increasing, while land insects are decreasing.
Insect numbers down 25% since 1990, global study finds
Scientists say insects are vital and the losses worrying, with accelerating declines in Europe called ‘shocking’
www.theguardian.com
dennishasdoneit
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Yes there have been posters who say insect numbers haven't really changed. Same posters argue that songbird numbers are not in decline...Not sure anyone has disputed that insect numbers are decline or that it is a problem. I think the only disagreements have been around the causes of the decline in insect numbers.
This article would suggest that numbers of freshwater insects are increasing, while land insects are decreasing.
Insect numbers down 25% since 1990, global study finds
Scientists say insects are vital and the losses worrying, with accelerating declines in Europe called ‘shocking’
Thanks for your post,I'll have a look;)
dennishasdoneit
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Bit random this but another Song bird noted by its absence. The bloke seems to know his birds . The reason for the no show could well be found in the comments section for this video where others talk of Blackbirds habitually disappearing or hiding for a few weeks in Sept as they moult- and just stay out of the way!
Still ,an intresting addition to the thread.
dennishasdoneit
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Intresting article and I note it says that Freshwater insect numbers are actually up by 11% " following action to clean up polluted rivers by goverment......This would not be the view of Feargal Shatkey as articulated in a discussion posted earlier....I find the variety of different views from paid professionals, casual observers and enthusiastic nature lovers ...intriguing.Not sure anyone has disputed that insect numbers are decline or that it is a problem. I think the only disagreements have been around the causes of the decline in insect numbers.
This article would suggest that numbers of freshwater insects are increasing, while land insects are decreasing.
Insect numbers down 25% since 1990, global study finds
Scientists say insects are vital and the losses worrying, with accelerating declines in Europe called ‘shocking’
Lots of opinions aired on this very important subject.