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

Sep 29, 2020
Ornithologist Steve Roberts leads an expedition to find honey buzzard nests in a Welsh forest. Topics include tracking bird movements with GPS tags, climbing trees to reach nests, close encounters with honey buzzards, and discussing nesting behavior and habitat importance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Discover the hidden world of honey buzzards in South Wales with ornithologist Steve Roberts.
  • Appreciate the meticulous process of ringing and monitoring honey buzzard chicks for conservation efforts.

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Exploring the World of Honey Buzzards in South Wales

Venture into a secret forest in South Wales in search of the elusive honey buzzards, one of Britain's rarest birds of prey, with ornithologist Steve Roberts. Witness the delicate process of ringing chicks to track their movements, uncovering mysteries of their migratory patterns and behaviors through advanced tagging technologies.

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