The RSPB Operation Turtle Dove project is looking for some help in Sussex. If you see a Turtle Dove please could you record your sighting on BTO Birdtrack and let me know on the contact details below.

Any help identifying where in Sussex Turtle Doves are should help the project engage with potential land owners to improve/create Turtle Dove habitats.

The RSPB is looking at repeating some of the national Turtle Dove survey squares from last year in Sussex. If you would be interested in becoming an RSPB volunteer and helping to survey for Turtle Dove please do get in contact at matthew.twydell@rspb.org.uk with the square you are interested in. The survey consists of 2 visits to the square between now and the end of July, each visit should only be a few hours of your time.

The following squares are free to survey

TQ1921
TQ1820
TQ1719
TQ1718
TQ1717
TQ1916
TQ2118
TQ2217
TQ2216
TQ2317

You can find more information about the project here https://operationturtledove.org/

Thanks

Matt
RSPB Turtle Dove Conservation Advisor