Operation Turtle Dove

We were recently contacted by local radio BBC CWR and asked if we would like their help with our campaign, Operation Turtle Dove. Each year the Vic Minett show highlights and champions a wildlife cause, last year it was hedgehogs, this year turtle doves.

The UK population of turtle doves have declined alarmingly over the past 15 years and we have lost something like 90% of the population. The RSPB launched 'Operation Turtle Dove' last week and in collaboration with Pensthopre Conservation Trust and Conservation Grade we hope to identify some of the reasons for the decline.

We are asking for help from the regular listeners of the show to keep an eye out for these beautiful and delicate birds and let us know if they spot one.

You can find out more by visiting our website www.rspb.org.uk and searching for Operation Turtle Dove.

There will be regular updates over the coming weeks on the Vic Minett show on BBC radio Coventry & Warwickshire.