Pied flycatchers in Shropshire
Dr Bob Harris has been working with bird ringer Gerry Thomas to monitor Pied flycatchers in Clunton Coppice through the installation of next boxes. Here, he gives and insight into what is involved…
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Dr Bob Harris has been working with bird ringer Gerry Thomas to monitor Pied flycatchers in Clunton Coppice through the installation of next boxes. Here, he gives and insight into what is involved…
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