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RSPB nature reserves celebrate record-breaking year for UK’s tallest bird (www.rspb.org.uk)

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The number of Cranes has reached a record-breaking high across RSPB nature reserves, with the latest breeding survey figures recording 30 pairs in 2024. This is a 20% increase from the previous highest total of 25 pairs in 2023.

These figures are the highest since the birds returned to the UK in 1979, after hunting and loss of wetlands drove them to extinction in the 16th century. The total UK population now stands at around 80 pairs.

The ongoing success is thanks to the dedicated conservation efforts by reserve teams and volunteers to restore and protect precious wetland habitats. I's these efforts that are bringing the species back from extinction and more than a third of the UK’s Crane breeding population can now be found on RSPB nature reserves.  

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