Bird
experts are baffled about why starlings are drowning mysteriously in ponds
25
Nov 2015
Starlings are mysteriously drowning en masse in garden ponds
across Britain.
Renowned
for flying in enormous flocks - sometimes more than one million strong - they
have been observed in recent years to perish in groups of 10 or more.
Now
researchers are trying to work out what's behind the phenomenon.
Conservationists
believe the "inexperience" of young birds in negotiating water - along
with their friendly nature - could be behind the mystery.
They
have suggested homeowners supply sloping exits or ramps in water features so
the vulnerable birds can get in and out safely.
Experts
say it is unusual for wild birds to drown and on the occasions it happens
normally involves an individual rather than multiple numbers.
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