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House martin artificial nests scheme set to expand

A scheme to expand artificial nests for endangered migratory house martins is set to expand. The installed nests are more robust than the birds' own mud constructions.

Original reporting: BBC · Science & Environment · 1 min read

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Illustrative photo: Two dome-shaped artificial house martin nests mounted on a wooden backing beneath a building eave above a brick wall; a small bird peers from the left nest entrance.
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Why this is good news

The expansion will provide more robust artificial nest sites for endangered migratory house martins, giving the birds access to sturdier shelter. Because the installed nests are more robust than the birds' own mud constructions, the scheme could help address vulnerabilities associated with weaker natural nests.

What happens next

How will the expansion's effects be evaluated: will there be monitoring of occupancy, durability or bird use to compare the installed, more robust nests with natural mud constructions?

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