For the second successive year the re-introduced Great Bustards on Salisbury Plain have hatched chicks. Four nests have so far been located, and it looks increasingly like the work of the Great Bustard Group (for whom Charlie works of course) is delivering results. The bustard is back! For updated info why not join the GBG on Twitter…
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Excellent news!