House sparrow populations show signs of recovery after decades of decline
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House sparrow populations show signs of recovery after decades of decline

13 Aug 2026 · Originally published 12 Aug 2026 6/10 Original headline: Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline
After a long-term loss of 30 million birds, house sparrow numbers in the UK are finally beginning to stabilise. While further conservation efforts are required to secure their future, this shift marks a turning point for a species that was once at risk of disappearing from our towns and countryside.
Source: Guardian Env National
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