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Climate change affects breeding patterns, says Manx Birdlife

Photo credit: Margaret Holland/Manx Wildlife Trust

Chough decline linked to weather

Breeding patterns for certain bird species on the Island are being affected by climate change, according to Manx Birdlife.

It also says it's a contributing factor for some species vanishing altogether. 

The charity recently published a survey on Choughs which showed a 24 percent decline in the population here.

Managing Director Alisson Leonard explained why changes in climate have led to declines:

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