In article , Jaques
d'Alltrades writes
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Oh, and I didn't see the OP (probably crossposted), but the songthrushe
population is *NOT* declining, it is growing quite markedly.

Not in the UK according to figures quoted on the BTO website.

http://www.bto.org/birdtrends2004/wcrsonth.htm

There's been a slight increase over the last 10 years, but it hasn't
recovered to anywhere near the levels of 40 years ago.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"