Dermot O'Leary on the Sea Eagle

Dermot O'Leary on the Sea Eagle

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Isabella Tree on the Turtle Dove

In early summer at the Knepp Rewilding Project in West Sussex you're almost guaranteed to hear a turtle dove, one of the UK's rarest birds. Conservationist Isabella Tree writes how its gentle soothing sound tugs at the heartstrings, as today fewer than 3000 breeding pairs remain. ...  Show more

Liz Berry on the Rock Dove

Poet Liz Berry writes about her love for feral pigeons or rock doves, and how they rule the roost in Birmingham.Produced by Sophie Anton for BBC Audio Production in Bristol. 

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