From a symbol of farm wildlife decline...

...to a flagship for it's recovery. Find out why Turtle Doves can lead the way in restoring farm wildlife.

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Illustration of Turtle Dove flying over UK landscape (credit: Colin Elgie)

£107,029 raised for Operation Turtle Dove - Thank you!

Between 3 and 10 December, we joined the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge. That meant for one week only, your festive donations to Operation Turtle Dove went twice as far. And what a response! Donations will go direct to Operation Turtle Dove to help us work with farmers and land managers to get the UK ‘Turtle Dove Ready’.

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Turtle Doves (Streptopelia turtur) have declined dramatically in the UK and reduced almost everywhere else in their European range.

However, we now know the key problems faced by Turtle Doves and what conservation action needs to be taken, and Operation Turtle Dove is optimistic that we can reverse the fortunes of this enigmatic and culturally significant bird.

You can play a part in their recovery.

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How can I help turtle doves on my land?

Providing habitat is a vital component of turtle dove conservation. If you farm or manage land, there are a number of ways in which you can help support the species and benefit your rural business while doing so. Options can include:

How to see a turtle dove

Turtle doves are in the UK – predominantly the east and south east of England -from April to September every year. Here are some ways you can get involved:

Ways you can help

Shop

Your shopping choices can help give turtle doves a home

Create habitat

You can provide turtle doves with habitat they need on your farm or in your garden

Log a sighting

Seen a turtle dove? Log your sighting on Birdtrack

Donate

Your donation will help us to save this iconic bird from extinction in the UK