FARMERS across North and East Yorkshire have been trying their hands at "twitching" to help establish the size of the UK's bird population.
More than fifty farms in North and East Yorkshire have taken part in a survey of the birds on their land this year.
Each farmer received a map of their land, provided free by the RSPB, pinpointing the key areas for birds.
The results have revealed new information about the distribution of birds on the region's farms, and the RSPB hopes the maps will result in more positive action to help farmland wildlife. Mike Pilsworth, project officer for the RSPB, said: "We are delighted that this new initiative has proved so popular with farmers in North and East Yorkshire.
"This kind of partnership project is very important in gathering information that will help farmers and conservation organisations target our efforts most effectively. "The results have revealed new information about the fortunes of some of our once-common countryside birds. Birds such as house sparrow, starling and skylark
are now of the greatest conservation concern."
Updated: 10:16 Thursday, December 12, 2002
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