Freshening the feathers ... and a Success
11 April
For the past several days “this” Robin has come for a splash at about 5:45pm. He then sits on there same spot on the same branch of a nearby cherry tree to get his feathers organised before flying off.
And, the “other” sort of Blackbird. Very handsome fellows.
A couple of weeks ago I posted a photo here of a soaring Red Kite I had seen in England and mentioned that this species had been brought back from the brink of extinction by a truly well organised reintroduction and conservation program over many years. Going by the response I had from readers, this was something that a lot of you reacted to and wanted to know more.
Yesterday, I happened across the article linked to below that gives plenty of information about the success - with pictures. This will put a smile on your faces.
Quote: Red Kite recovery is a truly uplifting tale of success and adaptation through conservation. From the brink of extinction in England to a stable and widespread presence across Britain, the Red Kite's journey is an important reminder of what can be achieved through focused conservation efforts combined with good scientific research and public support.
Growing up in the 1970s, I never thought I’d see a red kite, so vanishingly rare were they. They seemed as remote to me, living in rural Oxfordshire, as the golden eagles of the highlands. Thrilling birds, and I’m delighted that the reintroduction was such a success.
Love these type of conservation success stories! Thank you for sharing :)