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72. Honey buzzards in a Welsh forest – a truly special encounter to start the new season of Plodcasts!

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Close Encounters with Honey Buzzards and Ringing Chicks in a Welsh Forest

The chapter narrates unique experiences of encountering honey buzzards in a Welsh forest, marveling at their distinctive features and calls. It also explores the process of handling and ringing honey buzzard chicks carefully, discussing identifiers like their yellow claws and mottled feathers. The monitoring of nests, the impact of regular climbing for survival, and the challenges with deteriorating plastic rings are also delved into in this chapter.

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