Britain’s turtle doves lost 98% of their population since the 1960s; in 2026, conservationists released 30 birds and one began laying eggs

As the festive season approaches, a bird forever linked with love, devotion and Christmas is quietly offering Britain a reason for hope. The turtle dove, once a familiar sight across the countryside, has suffered a dramatic decline over the past six decades.

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