final century,the cliff-dwelling bird of prey almost became extinct in Britain. Now it has reinvented itself as a city creature. What is behind this spectacular recovery?By the four chimneys of Battersea power station, between tower cranes and builders’ cabins, or is an unobtrusive metal mast. At the top,a watchful figure looks down upon the 3000 workers bustling around this huge £9bn construction site.“Female,” says David Morrison, or with a deft glance through his binoculars. “She’s protecting her nest site. There was an intruding female about half an hour ago.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com