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Turtle Dove breeder Trevor Lay. Credit: Chris Knights

Turtle doves: The sad plight of the bird made famous by one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time

Dainty, smaller and darker than its collared cousin, the turtle dove is in danger of dying out, but not if a new Norfolk-based trust has anything to do with it, says Robin Page.

How to go on a butterfly safari

How to go on a butterfly safari

By Robin Page Published 22 August 21
The man who spent a year spotting all 59 of Britain's native butterflies

Once oblivious to butterflies, Robin Page became so entranced by their delicate beauty that he embarked on a year-long safari to spot every native British butterfly — as well as some foreign visitors.

By Robin Page Published 8 August 21

Robin Page

Turtle doves: The sad plight of the bird made famous by one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time

How to go on a butterfly safari

The man who spent a year spotting all 59 of Britain's native butterflies