More than a decade of observation in Seattle suburbs shows where sensitive bird species won't go

For nearly thirty years, University of Washington researchers have studied birds in the Puget Sound suburbs as Seattle's population surged and housing sprawled into once-forested areas. Phys.org is reporting on the study, which was prompted by a key question: how does land conversion affect bird populations, and does the type of development matter? The research is examining whether sensitive bird species can survive suburban development when native plants and trees are preserved.

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