A captive Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) preening Pensthorpe, Norfolk, England
The turtle dove has been a symbol of devotion for centuries. Turtle Doves have declined by 93% since the 1970s. Once widespread across much of England and Wales, the species is now largely restricted to small areas of East Anglia and the south-east. It is at real risk of disappearing as a breeding species within the decade. Pensthorpe Conservation Trust’s expertise in captive rearing turtle doves and other threatened species for recovery projects will facilitate the investigation of matters vital to the long-term success of Operation Turtle Dove. An initial project element will involve offering captive-reared birds a choice of different types of seed to determine preferred foods throughout their breeding and rearing cycle; translating this crucial information into prescribed seed mixes to be sown by farmers.
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Location: Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Tim Plowden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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