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Helping Turtle Doves – A Family of Volunteers

Posted on 2nd December 20253rd December 2025

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who volunteers for Operation Turtle Dove – their dedication and passion help us to achieve more. So, it’s always heartening to hear from those who so generously give their time, about the difference it makes to their lives too. This summer, father-and-son James and Reece Clissold-Bate have been part […]

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Share the love for turtle doves: the volunteer

Posted on 13th February 201913th February 2019

I love this time of year, the anticipation of what’s to come. And without doubt the return of my local Turtle Doves is something I eagerly look forward to. I count myself very lucky to live in a place where this stunning little Dove comes to breed. Of course this is tinged with a bit […]

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