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Where have all the sparrows gone? Bristol Zoo
 
imageThey used to be everywhere, chirping from gutters and hedges. So where have all the sparrows gone?
The Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project is holding an event which investigates possible reasons for the decline in sparrow numbers and what we can all do to help them.
Steve Micklewright from Avon Wildlife Trust will talk about the ecology of these little birds at the talk, which will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Steve Micklewright explains: "The cheeky, chirpy house sparrow used to be one of our most common birds, but numbers have dwindled so much they are now a species of conservation concern. We are keen to find out why numbers are dropping and where they are hanging out - but we need the public's help. So, we're asking everyone to take part in the online survey we’re running at www.wildsparrows.org.uk and let us know about any house sparrows they see."

House sparrows have been identified as a species requiring special attention in the Bristol Biodiversity Action Plan. The wild sparrow survey has been organised by Avon Wildlife Trust with the support of the Avon Gorge and Down Wildlife Project, Bristol City Council and Bristol Naturalists’ Society. It is part of the Trust's People and Wildlife project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

For more details, including guidance on how to identify sparrows and join the sparrow survey, see www.wildsparrows.org.uk or contact Avon Wildlife Trust on 0117 917 7270

"Where have all the sparrows gone?" will be held at Bristol Zoo Gardens on Tuesday, March 9, from 7pm to 8pm (£3 per person). The venue is accessible to wheelchair users. Hearing loop in place. To book a place call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 903 0609 or email mleivers@bristolzoo.org.uk


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