Britain should welcome climate refugee species

New Scientist: VISIT an estuary or wetland in the lowlands of Britain and chances are you will see a slender white bird called the little egret. Although widespread, the species is a recent arrival from more southerly latitudes: the first breeding population established itself in 1996. The little egret isn't the only one. As the climate warms, species all over the world are relocating to higher latitudes at an average rate of 17 kilometres per decade. However, some species are unable to relocate - those restricted......

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