Effects of urbanisation, habitat characteristics, and management on garden pond biodiversity: Findings from a large-scale citizen science survey Zsuzsanna Márton, Barbara Barta, Csaba F. Vad, Beáta Szabó, Andrew J. Hamer, Vivien Kardos, Csilla Laskai, Ádám Fierpasz & Zsófia Horváth Abstract The rapid expansion of urban areas often leads to degradation, fragmentation, and loss of natural habitats, threatening biodiversity. While urban ponds might contribute substantially to the biodiversity of urban blue-green infrastructure, the... Continue Reading →
Urban Observation of the Week: Campus Ducks
Springtime is here! In the northern latitudes we are seeing birds coming back from their winter grounds.These ducks are enjoying a "pond" made by the runoff pipes. Thank you Rose Wood for the great duck pic! Do you have a photo or video of an urban species doing something unusual? What about a rare... Continue Reading →