Council to continue endangered bird protection scheme at St Mary's Lands

By James Smith

22nd Feb 2024 | Local News

Warwick District Council wants to see more Skylarks at St Mary's Lands (image via WDC)
Warwick District Council wants to see more Skylarks at St Mary's Lands (image via WDC)

Warwick District Council is set to continue its trial of measures this spring and summer to boost endangered bird populations on St Mary's Lands in Warwick.

This follows the "positive results" from previous trials, which have seen a rise in numbers of ground nesting birds, such as Skylarks returning to the fields each year.

From late February to the end of August the council will reinstate temporary protective fencing around an area known as the 'Lammas Field', where Skylarks and Meadow Pipits have historically nested and raised their young in the meadow grass.

The continuation of the bird protection scheme for a further two years was approved by the council's Cabinet on 8 February and follows the recommendations of an ecologist who has monitored the site for the last three years.

Warwick District Council's portfolio holder for neighbourhood, Cllr Will Roberts commented: "Ground nesting birds at St Mary's Lands include two species that are of conservation concern.

     

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