The first species to generate a lot of interesting information was frogs.And there was a clear pattern here - they proliferate where there is suitable water.Garden ponds are on the increase,rural ponds are disappearing,leading to massive migration to the towns.Hedgehogs are also finding it easier to live in urban areasthis time because their predators are not finding it quite so attractive to leave their rural environment, so hedgehogs have a better survival rate in cities.We had lots of sightings, so all in all we had no difficulties with our efforts to count their numbers precisely.Our final species is the finest of bird singers,the song thrush.On the decline in the countryside,they are experiencing a resurgence in urban gardensbecause these dadys gardeners are buying lots of different plantswhich means there's an extensive range of seeds around,which is what they feed on.Another factor is the provision of nesting places - which is actually better in gardens than the countryside.Hard to believe it,but it's true.Incidentally, we discovered that a massive new survey on song thrushes is about to be launched,so you should keep an eye open for that.Now,I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have...
