'False autumn' caused by summer drought spells trouble for nature
Premature arrival of nuts and berries could leave animals and birds short of food when the colder months come around, a wildlife charity says.
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Premature arrival of nuts and berries could leave animals and birds short of food when the colder months come around, a wildlife charity says.
The unexpected seasonal shift, made more likely by climate change, shows the effects of an exceptionally hot and dry summer, which experts say has pushed trees into 'survival mode' all over the UK.
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