Wren spotted in Hastings is one in 11million
A wren seen in Hastings will not know that it has achieved some fame by becoming the 11 millionth record to be added to the database of the Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre.
The Centre holds records of a wide range of birds, animals and plants noted in Sussex. Many of the bird records have been provided by the Sussex Ornithological Society which itself holds over 7 million records of birds noted in the county over the past 60 years. This information is vital in monitoring the state of our birds and when the Society is challenging Plannng Applications for developments which are likely to damage birds' habitat.
The wren recorded at Hastings is one of over 20 million, making it the most numerous wild breeding bird in the UK.
Anyone with an interest in birds can join the Sussex Ornithological Society.