Birds, bugs, bees, bats disappearing Oct 30, 2017 - Germany’s birds disappear as insect abundance plummets 76%. Bird abundance has declined 15% in just over a decade, following decline of bugs theye eat. Increased pesticide use may be contributing to the decline.
Bird disappearances aren’t limited to Germany. In North America, barn swallows have declined around 95% in the past 40 years. Other swallow species also seem to be dropping off. Swallows are heavily dependent on flying insects. www.desdemonadespair.net/2017/10/decimated-germanys-birds-disappear-as.html