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I don’t want to disclose where I work at the moment suffice to say we have a lot to do with rehoming and adoption of domestic animals. We are undergoing major improvement works which are needed to ensure animals in our care receive the treatment they require. In the area of the site undergoing the complete ground-up rebuild, the RSPB carried out a survey 2 years ago and showed House Sparrows in residence. I reported to the project lead in December that we have several species of bird namely House Sparrow, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch and Starling and that these species have been known to nest in the structures marked for demolition. I asked what, if any precautions had been taken to help with the loss of habitat. Also in an area adjacent to the new build area I have been feeding the birds over the winter months but, unknown to me this area has also been cordoned-off with access made by appointment-only, thus making it difficult to continue the feeding regime. A fortnight ago the site was sealed to allow the demolition team to start their work and I managed to get a look in the area, only to find that no provision had been made and birds were once again beginning to show an interest in nesting with much activity. Having spoken with the project lead I’ve still heard nothing back and the work is continuing. My question is what do I do next?
I recommend putting up a whole heap of bird boxes on your land adjacent as fast as possible - looks like the demolition site is scuppered and the breeds you mention will all take to nest boxes happily. the sooner you get them up, the sooner the birds will find them and if you have safe habitat and food nearby they will understand their usual nesting sites are gone and they have to find somewhere new.
I do hate it when this sort of thing happens - no developers etc seem to care at all. None that I have heard of listen or take any measures to install replacement habitat when they have destroyed anything current. It is really sad and atrocious behaviour.
Good luck - please let us know how you get on?
Thanks Anna
I recommended this before Christmas and this has gone by the wayside as well. I cannot tell you how frustrating this is now getting. I've discovered this morning that a small copse where I had erected some feeders has work being carried out and because of healtha nd safety issues I can't get access to this area now. Is this a conspiracy! It certainly feels that way. I'm arranging a meeting with the senior manager in charge of wildlfie projects tomorrow in the hope that something will be forthcoming.
Hi gollum.
There are no rare birds on the list and they will move on with no bother.
I would be more bothered if bats were in the building.
If bats are present then the demolition would have to stop and experts brought in.
Ray
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hi gollum
All you can do is try your best to put your views across to the management and hope that something is done about the loss of habitat.
As Barnsley Lad says, there is nothing rare on the list you gave us that could prevent the demolition, so you might have to wait and see how you can move forward after the work has been completed.
Best wishes Chris
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Hi Gollum
If there is going to be a loss of habitat maybe you could ask (nicely) for the development company to fund new nestboxes for you to put up elsewhere.
You could suggest that they use it as publicity in the local paper or something.
Just an idea..
Rachel
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