We're in the depths of winter and Turtle Doves are sunning themselves in Africa. But our advisers are preparing our fantastic farmers to provide supplementary seed for when they return. And its thanks to our brilliant volunteers like James and Reece that we know this works. youtu.be/SM6R56Xp05c?...

A Turtle Dove on the ground with its back to the camera looks straight down the lens - its beautiful tortoiseshell patterned back showing.

We've arrived on BlueSky! This will now be our main platform for highlighting our work and that of others to support the recovery of this amazing species. Follow us and our partners @rspb.bsky.social and @naturalengland.bsky.social on the journey! #TurtleDoveReady #TurtleDove