Turtle doves released in bid to stop extinction
Conservationists release more than two dozen turtle doves in the South Downs National Park.
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"We all know the turtle dove from the festive carol, but the truth is they are now far too rare for such a Christmas gift."
— Paul Bushell , Activist
"Interestingly, one of the females has come back into the enclosure to lay some eggs, which is incredibly encouraging."
— Paul Bushell , Activist
"It is such an incredible and moving experience to see and hear the birds back in the landscape where they belong."
— Paul Bushell , Activist
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Conservationists release more than two dozen turtle doves in the South Downs National Park.
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