| Bat spp. |
Loss and fragmentation of hedgerows,
especially hedge ‘flyways’ and wildlife corridors.
Removal of mature trees used as roosts. |
| UK Importance of Tayside
population: |
moderate |
| Song thrush |
Removal of mature trees leads to
loss of song posts and territory boundaries.
Reliant on a good source of food throughout the winter, especially
insects, berries and fallen fruit. |
| UK Importance of Tayside population: |
moderate |
| Linnet |
Inappropriate hedge
management will remove hedge-top perches the birds use during breeding.
Winter flocks rely on ground feeding in fields; during the summer
they rely on hedges for insects. |
| UK Importance of Tayside population: |
moderate |
| Tree sparrow |
Loss of nesting sites when mature
trees are removed or hedges over-trimmed.
Winter flocks rely on ground feeding in fields; during the summer
they rely on hedges for insects. |
| UK Importance of Tayside population: |
moderate |
Native Tree spp. (inc. oak, ash,
holly
and hawthorn) |
Damage to tree roots
because of ploughing too close to hedges.
Inappropriate hedge management damages health of hedge and destroys
young standard trees.
Inappropriate removal of standing dead wood or tidying away of
fallen trees from field corners. |
| UK Importance of Tayside population: |
small |