AnimalsHampshire is offering hundreds more nest cups for house martins
A pilot put up 249 artificial cups and 27 were used, more than the team expected. The next phase could fit as many as 900, free, near known nests.
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AnimalsA pilot put up 249 artificial cups and 27 were used, more than the team expected. The next phase could fit as many as 900, free, near known nests.
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