RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers
RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.
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"The past two winters we have been blessed with chatterings in excess of 20 chough around the Lizard."
— Peter Hall , Activist
"2026 had been an exceptional one for choughs on the Lizard and across Cornwall."
— Lydia Allt , Activist
"There has been a huge volunteer effort over the past 25 years to protect and monitor Cornwall's iconic choughs."
— Andrew Jones , Other
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RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.
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