Ospreys successfully reintroduced to Dorset by simulating native birth
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 02:21 UTC
- Sources: BBC Science
BBC Science explains how conservationists ‘tricked’ ospreys into breeding in Dorset by convincing them they had been born locally. The strategy has led to successful nesting and fledging of the birds in the area.
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