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More good news on Turtle Dove recovery in Western Europe – a 40% increase on 2021 numbers!

Posted on 26th March 202531st March 2025

Rick Bayne, Senior Project Manager for Operation Turtle Dove, reflects on good news for the species. It’s that time of year again when anticipation builds around the imminent return of migrant bird species that use the UK to breed and raise their young. Whilst Chiffchaffs already seem to be everywhere and there are widespread reports […]

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