Tyttenhanger Pits tree sparrows extinction threat
A colony of tree sparrows at Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits is threatened by development. - Credit: Steve Round A campaign has been launched to protect a red-listed colony of endangered birds from extinction. A colony of tree sparrows found in Tyttenhanger Gravel Pits is threatened by a housing development which could see them become extinct as a breeding bird in Herts. As part of Hertsmere Borough Council's new Local Plan, the Tyttenhanger site is one of many sites being considered for development, with 6,000 new homes planned to help meet their targets for the next 15 years.’ The proposed deve...
Source: hertsad.co.uk