There have been several sightings of Turtle Doves in recent days – signalling the return of the birds following a journey lasting thousands of miles. And that means that Langdyke’s contribution to the nationally led Operation Turtle Dove has re-started at the Trust’s Etton Maxey reserve. A team of volunteers is putting out special seed … Read more
A beautiful film has been compiled of turtle doves in and around Langdyke’s Etton Maxey nature reserve It has been made for Operation Turtle Dove, the RSPB and Langdyke who have been working jointly together to provide a safe haven and additional feeding for the birds. There is no evidence that the birds have bred … Read more
Operation Turtle Dove – designed to help the survival of the fastest-declining bird in the UK – is in full swing at Langdyke’s Etton Maxey nature reserve. Here Martin Parsons – who is leading the project for Langdyke – gives an update on progress … Status Turtle doves (Streptopelia turtur) are the fastest-declining bird in … Read more
It’s official – Spring 2020 was the hottest and driest on record. And – coupled with the Coronavirus lockdown – it has meant that our members have been out and about in nature, practising social distancing and enjoying the countryside at the same time. It helps if you get up at the crack of dawn … Read more