Increased interest in nature "at our front door" is also focusing public awareness on man's influence on the changing world of birds. While in the last century it was mainly land consolidation, hunting and pesticides that were responsible for the decrease in the number of species in Germany, new factors have now been added, such as climate change, different agricultural methods and crops, as well as intensive use of the land for leisure activities. Yet there are also more success stories: There has been a great increase recently in both the numbers and distribution of many species.


This is the first comprehensive and easily comprehensible book on bird protection for 30 years. Up to date and a fascinating read by an ornithologist with many years of journalistic experience.