Meadow Pipits on the South Downs of Sussex (Wolstonbury Hill) yesterday are on the amber list of conservation concern.

Meadow pipit numbers in the UK have been declining since the mid-1970s, resulting in this species being included on the amber list of conservation concern.  Reference: http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdguide/name/m/meadowpipit/index.aspx

 A  pair of Meadow Pipits on Wolstonstonbury Hill yesterday appeared to be nest building.  At this time of year, all ground nesting birds are vulnerable to disturbance and dog walkers sympathetic to such ground nesting birds may chose to keep their pet on a long lead.

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