According to a new study in Britain, the insect population has stopped in half in 30 years due to climate change and intensive agriculture. A sad observation that greatly affects birds, according to Jean-Sébastien Guénette, biologist, ornithologist and general manager of Regroupement QuébecOiseaux.
” When we go out on the farm, we see that there are fewer insects than there were a few years ago. “
This outbreak has had a major impact on Quebec’s bird population, which mainly eats insects, including bank swallows and chimney swifts.
” There isn’t a single insect -eating species right now that works well. They were all dropping, which was a bit disturbing. “
To raise public awareness of the reality of our flying neighbors, Regroupement QuébecOiseaux is organizing the 11th edition of its Grand Défi, an observation marathon in which professional and amateur ornithologists are invited to develop team to observe the most bird species possible in one day.
Jean-Sébastien Guénette explained for what the donations collected in this activity, which will be held from May 1 to 31, and will show the number of species that can possibly be observed from home, without even moving! A number that will surely surprise you…
Source: Radio-Canada