THREAT TO BIRDS IN THE BUSHFIELD AREA

Breeding birds at Bushfield:

There are 5 Red List species (of high conservation concern):
Bullfinch
Linnet
Song Thrush
Turtle Dove
Yellowhammer

There are a further 8 species on the updated Amber List (medium conservation concern)
Dunnock
Green Woodpecker
Kestrel
Lapwing
Mistle Thrush
Stock Dove
Swallow (they breed in the old buildings)
Willow Warbler.

The birdlife alone strengthen the case for conservation of this habitat.