PREDATORY birds prefer roadsides to open fields, and the busier the road the
better, say French biologists. In fact, the birds would rather hunt near
thundering autoroutes than quiet country lanes because the constant traffic
disturbs them less.
Birdwatchers have known for years that predators like to hunt on roadside
verges. But until now, nobody realised they have a preference for certain types
of road. In fact, it had always been assumed that quieter roads were more likely
to be chosen as hunting grounds because there is less risk of being hit by a
car.
To find out more, Francis…
