I, for one, am glad that the weather is turning colder. Crops and insects at the bottom of the food chain can find that warm weather increases the parasitic load. This can have consequences for species higher up the food chain, especially birds, who may suffer if there are not enough insects to eat.
A good frost can reduce these viruses and bacteria that cause harm..
An interesting article about 'winners or losers' in the cold weather was published recently.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/09/warm-winter-cold-britain-birds-weather-wildlife
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