Birds face a wide range of challenges in today's changing environment, many of which result from human activities. These include visible forms of pollution, such as the plastic waste and oil spills, as well as less visible but equally harmful pollutants like artificial light and noise. In this talk, Nina will give an overview of birds and pollution, with a particular focus on seabirds.

Meet up time is 10am at the main car park (free for RSPB members, otherwise £4.00 daily charge) SP194982 Follow signs from A4091 along Bodymore Heath Rd. and then unnamed road past the Aston Villa FC training ground Expect wintering wildfowl and finches, plus some returning waders Contact: outings@oos.org.uk Additional info: https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/middleton-lakes